Durian Fruit Tradition
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What was the task of Somkit in Namwon?

  • To gather the stinking, sticky durian rinds and dispose of them (correct)
  • To help the trashman dump the trash downriver
  • To help the guards carry the durian fruit
  • To sell the durian fruit at the market

    • Why did the guards hack the durian fruit open with a machete?

  • To scoop out the yellow flesh inside (correct)
  • To divide the fruit among themselves
  • To make the fruit more appealing to customers
  • To release the smell of the fruit

    • What was the result of the guards eating the durian fruit?

  • The ground was littered with empty baskets
  • The guards became sick from eating the fruit
  • The fruit was sold at a higher price
  • The ground was littered with piles of durian husks (correct)

    • What was Pong's reaction to helping Somkit take the durian rinds to the trash?

    <p>Pong refused to help, holding his nose and breathing through his mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Somkit's physical condition?

    <p>Somkit had trouble breathing and was prone to coughing fits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the trash baskets every evening?

    <p>The trashman would dump the trash downriver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Somkit pretending to have?

    <p>A trying-to-get-out-of-work cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the trash baskets located?

    <p>Near the river dock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Pong wait for Somkit to return?

    <p>To make room in the trash basket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Pong's observation about the guards during the hottest part of the day?

    <p>They were reclining on the steps, picking their teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What realization did Pong have when Somkit didn't return?

    <p>He could get out of Namwon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did Pong know the guards would not get up for?

    <p>Forty minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Durian Fruit

    • Durian fruit is enormous, spiky-skinned, and has yellow flesh inside
    • The fruit is so smelly that it can make the ground around it stink like a dying mongoose

    Somkit and the Durian Rinds

    • Somkit is the only kid in Namwon who doesn't mind the smell of durian
    • He collects the stinking durian rinds and puts them in trash baskets by the river dock
    • The guards reward Somkit by letting him scrape up any remaining fruit

    Somkit's Health Issues

    • Somkit has trouble breathing and often coughs
    • Running or doing anything active can make him collapse into a fit of coughing
    • His coughing fits can be severe, causing him to choke and gasp for air

    Pong's Relationship with Somkit

    • Pong is hesitant to help Somkit with the durian rinds due to the smell
    • Despite this, Pong agrees to help Somkit and goes with him to dispose of the rinds
    • Pong is concerned about Somkit's health and watches out for him

    The Prison Environment

    • The story takes place in a prison called Namwon
    • The guards are lazy and tend to recline in the shade, picking their teeth
    • The prisoners are dozing or chatting in the shade on the other side of the courtyard

    Pong's Escape Opportunity

    • Pong realizes he has an opportunity to escape Namwon while the guards are distracted and the prisoners are not paying attention
    • He knows the guards' schedules and knows they won't get up for another 40 minutes

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    Discover the unique cultural practices surrounding the durian fruit in a Southeast Asian community. Learn about the traditional way of consuming durian and the important role of Somkit in this process. Explore the sights, smells, and tastes of this exotic fruit.

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