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Why does the speaker say, 'Before I'd pay I'd go to Hades And rot away!'?
Why does the speaker say, 'Before I'd pay I'd go to Hades And rot away!'?
- To suggest moving to a new location
- To express willingness to pay the rent immediately
- To convey reluctance to pay the rent (correct)
- To indicate that they prefer paying in advance
What is the main reason for the conversation between the speaker and the rent man?
What is the main reason for the conversation between the speaker and the rent man?
- To inquire about the availability of a new rental property
- To discuss the repairs needed in the house
- To address the overdue rent payment (correct)
- To complain about the leaking attic
What does the speaker imply by saying, 'The sink is broke, The water don't run'?
What does the speaker imply by saying, 'The sink is broke, The water don't run'?
- There are issues with the sink causing water blockage
- There is a plumbing issue in the bathroom (correct)
- The house has no running water supply
- The kitchen sink is new and functioning well
What does the rent man mean when he says, 'Madam, It's not up to me. I'm just the agent'?
What does the rent man mean when he says, 'Madam, It's not up to me. I'm just the agent'?
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Why does the speaker say, 'If it's money you want You're out of luck'?
Why does the speaker say, 'If it's money you want You're out of luck'?
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What issue does the speaker have with the rent payment?
What issue does the speaker have with the rent payment?
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Based on the text, why does the speaker refuse to pay the rent?
Based on the text, why does the speaker refuse to pay the rent?
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What does the rent man mean when he says, 'I'm just the agent'?
What does the rent man mean when he says, 'I'm just the agent'?
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Why does the speaker mention, 'Back window's cracked, Kitchen floor squeaks'?
Why does the speaker mention, 'Back window's cracked, Kitchen floor squeaks'?
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How does the conversation between the speaker and the rent man conclude?
How does the conversation between the speaker and the rent man conclude?
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