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The Rent Collector Quiz

Camron Wright

This Study Guide consists of approximately 46 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Rent Collector.

The Rent Collector by Camron Wright

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 7 - 12

Chapters 13 - 18

Chapters 19 - 24

Chapters 25 - 30

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

Styles

Quotes

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The Rent Collector Quiz

Camron Wright

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Sang Ly's aunt compare the dump to a durian fruit? (from Chapters 19 - 24)

She says, though it's smelly, it provides a way for families to stay together.

She says, just like the fruit, the dump is both stinky and sweet.

She says, just like the fruit, it smells delicious but provides no nourishment.

She says, just like the fruit, the dump is stinky and unhealthy.

2.

Why does Sang Ly think the meaning of Sopeap Sin is ironic? (from Chapters 1 - 6)

Because it means "the teacher," and Sopeap is a terrible teacher.

Because it means "the kind and pretty one," and Sopeap is abrupt, bitter, and angry.

Because it means "the student and seeker," and Sopeap is the teacher.

Because it means "the bitter and angry one," and Sopeap is kind and pretty.

3.

How does "The Old Woman and the Elephant" story lead Sang Ly to Sopeap? (from Chapters 25 - 30)

She realizes that like the woman in the story, Sopeap will have gone into the jungle to die.

She realizes that like the elephant in the story, Sopeap will go somewhere inaccessible to die.

She realizes that like the woman in the story, Sopeap will lock herself away to die.

She realizes that like the elephant in the story, Sopeap will die almost in plain sight, hidden, but close.

4.

What does Sopeap think about Ki's determination to fight the gang members? (from Chapters 13 - 18)

She believes Ki is just trying to prove his masculinity by using violence to confront evil.

She believes that while ignorance should be fought with a knife, Ki is wrong to believe evil can be handled the same way.

She believes that while ignorance is fought with words, Ki is right to believe that evil should be fought with a knife.

She believes Ki is acting as foolish as Captain Ahab, and will get himself killed.

5.

What does Sang Ly tell Sopeap is her final lesson? (from Chapters 25 - 30)

That peace at any price is a fool's bargain.

That you will always wake up when morning comes.

That she has forever blessed others with her kindness.

That rain in the dump makes water filthy, while rain in the garden cleanses.

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