How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph), (Chapter.Figure)
Quote #10
I take a last look at the banner, turn away, and dash out the back door, down the stairs, and out of the school. I don't want to be a Pioneer. (29.5)
And the Grow Up Train finally reaches its destination. Or at least a major destination on Sasha's route to maturity. He rejects the senior lieutenant's offer, and decides he doesn't want to sacrifice his integrity to be a snitch. It's not clear yet how heavy a price Sasha will pay for this decision, but at the very least he'll be held in suspicion since he won't be a Pioneer.