Question

close read: analyze the text
identify the choice that best answers the question.

the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b.

part a
in act ii of a christmas carol: scrooge and marley, how does the first woman, old joe’s talkative customer, feel about scrooge?
a. she pities him for having died alone and friendless.

b. she thinks that he was a mean and terrible person.

c. she is afraid that his ghost will haunt her.

d. she admires him for his wealth.

part b (not fully visible)

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze the First Woman's attitude toward Scrooge in the play. In the scene, she and others discuss Scrooge's belongings they've come to sell to Old Joe. Her dialogue shows she views Scrooge as mean and terrible (e.g., referencing his stinginess and lack of kindness). Option A is incorrect as she doesn't pity him; C is wrong as there's no fear of haunting; D is wrong as she doesn't admire his wealth but rather mocks his greed and meanness. So the correct answer is B.

Answer:

B. She thinks that he was a mean and terrible person.