How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
At one o'clock, right after lunch, I was the first one in Miss Ehlis's classroom. I sat at my desk and went over the recitation in my mind one last time: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." I checked the text in my note pad to make sure I had not forgotten anything. It was perfect. Feeling confident, I placed the note pad inside the desk and waited for the class to start. (12.86)
Francisco has been working really hard memorizing this part of the Declaration of Independence. Back in the beginning of the book he was super nervous and quiet all the time when it came to school, but now he's seriously brave and ready to go—he even says he's "confident" while he's waiting for class. Sounds to us like school has had a pretty great influence on our main man.