How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"As a matter of fact, I do," she said. "And swear that as my prize, you will accept my choice." ("Ethan Explains the B and B Inn".231-2)
Of course Nadia has something in mind—and of course the name she chooses is the right choice. Nadia, after all, is a genius. Or has a genius. We get the two mixed up.
Quote #8
I could save Arnold from the poisoned treats, let him go on, and let Knapp think that his dirty trick had worked. One for the price of two. Or I could let Arnold eat the drugged treats, embarrass Froelich, and let Ginger go on. Two for the price of one.
There they were, waiting on the prop table. There they were, waiting for my decision. ("Julian Narrates When Ginger Played Annie's Sandy".109-10)
Here, Julian is forced into a real moral decision. Should he give the bullies a taste of their own medicine, or should he be the better person? In the end, he gets the best of both worlds: He decides to be the better person, and the bullies mess up the play anyway.
Quote #9
She had been correcting social studies papers and had just finished reading Noah Gershon's essay on the First Amendment when the thought flew into her head. She would appoint her team, the way the president appointed his cabinet. She made her decision. Just. Like. That.
She chose Noah right away, and almost immediately after, she thought of Nadia and Ethan. (5.3-4)
Mrs. Olinski makes a split-second decision to "appoint" her team, rather than holding a contest for team membership. But, really, how much choice is going on here?