How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"I'm not saying that much." Mom smiles sheepishly. The punch definitely has loosened her up. "But I do admire your chutzpah." (27.43)
Virginia's mom approves of her bravery, if not her hair color. However, it takes alcohol for her to express it.
Quote #8
Neither of us has ever raided our parents' alcohol supply before, so we're totally buzzed just from the excitement of it. (28.24)
Raiding her parents' liquor cabinet is one more new experience for Virginia, one more way in which she's rebelling against the rules. The rebellion is way more exciting than the drinking itself, which just makes her puke.