Question

5th block/english language arts
selection test: a christmas carol: scrooge and...
first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
which of the following pieces of information does jacob marley reveal about ebenezer scrooge at the opening of a christmas carol: scrooge and marley, act i?
a. scrooge often gives money to the poor.
b. scrooge was a good friend to marley.
c. scrooge likes cold, dark winter days.
d. scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the plot of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act I:

• Option A: Scrooge is known for being miserly and not giving to the poor, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Marley's ghost appears to warn Scrooge, and their relationship was more business - like; Scrooge was not a “good friend” in the typical sense, so this is wrong.
• Option C: There is no indication that Scrooge “likes” cold, dark winter days; he is just indifferent to the season's cheer, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: Marley reveals that Scrooge is solitary (keeps to himself) and miserly (selfish with money), which matches Scrooge's characterization.

Answer:

D. Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.