How we cite our quotes: Chapter.Paragraph
Quote #4
I consider pointing out that it's only Saturday night and that I'd have all day tomorrow to finish it, but I don't want to take the chance. "Yes," I lie, telling myself that at least I feel guilty about lying, and that must count for something. I'll do three good deeds to make up for it. (7.74)
When her mom asks about her homework, Mia doesn't think twice about lying. That doesn't mean she feels guiltless, though. In fact, Mia pledges to do some good deeds because she feels so badly about her lie.
Quote #5
I pull them out, and an idea forms in my head. I've never cheated on anything before, but I can't fail another math test. It would be too humiliating. […] I'm so proud of myself that I forget to be ashamed. (8.96)
In math class, Mia is faced with a dilemma. Should she cheat on a test or go to summer school? She chooses cheating, and she doesn't even regret it one bit… or does she? Mia tells us that she "forgets" to be ashamed, which suggests the feeling is down there somewhere. Maybe she can't color this one all pretty.
Quote #6
FOR A GOOD FAKE SYMPTOM, ALLOW ME TO SUGGEST AN EARACHE. THE ONLY THING I'VE EVER DONE TO TRY TO ENHANCE MY SYNESTHESIA WAS TO GET REALLY DRUNK ON EGGNOG ONE CHRISTMAS. (9.7)
Adam's advice to Mia is to lie to her parents and try out acupuncture if she wants to. We can tell that he's not the best influence on her since he wastes no time convincing her to lie her way through life (not that she needs any encouragement).