How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
But although every living thing knew it was spring, Miss Crocker and the other teachers evidently did not, for school lingered on indefinitely. In the last week of March when Papa and Mr. Morrison began to plow the east field, I volunteered to sacrifice school and help them. My offer was refused and I trudged wearily to school for another week. (9.2).
We've already seen that fieldwork interferes with the black children's educations (their school year is cut short). Many of the kids not much older than Cassie end up dropping out of school altogether (1.90). But the Logan family places such value on education that they aren't willing to let Cassie sacrifice hers—even though she'd probably be a big help at home.