How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
At once, they were giggling. Even Mrs. Rappaport. There was nothing to do but gesture to the right and gesture to the left, exactly as she had practiced, only faster and faster, until finally the stanza was done. (4.28)
Shirley accidentally memorizes not a poem, but a Disney record, to recite for class. Everyone starts to laugh at her, but Shirley doesn't stop and cower in embarrassment. She doesn't even consider that—in fact, "there was nothing to do," no other option, but to keep going until she finished her performance. You go, girl.