Chapter 10 Summary

On Saturday morning when Antonia gets up, she sees that her mom is up and looking very well. Her mom tells her that it is okay for Antonia to go to Jazz's house for the day. She calls Jazz up and tells her she is coming over. When she gets there she sees that Jazz lives in what appears to be a mansion with an indoor pool. Jazz lets her borrow a bathing suit and starts to teach her how to swim. Antonia gobbles up the opportunity now that it is in front of her. Even after she struggles with her breathing and swallows water, she insists that she continue with the lesson.

Chapter 10 Analysis

Once again, Antonia's determination and fear of failure shine through. She sees this opportunity to swim as a do or die situation; or a sink or swim situation...