Question
In Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, two men visit Scrooge to ask for donations. Which statement best describes the impression that Scrooge makes on the men through their dialogue?
A. They find Scrooge hardhearted and cruel.
B. They find Scrooge brisk and professional.
C. They find Scrooge solemn and sorrowful.
D. They find Scrooge distracted and upset.
Part B
Which of the following lines of dialogue best supports the answer to Part A?
A. Scrooge. You're quite a powerful speaker, sir. I wonder you don't go into Parliament.
B. Scrooge. Oh, fine, a perfection, just fine … to see the perfect pair of you … talking about a Merry Christmas!
C. Scrooge. Mr. Marley has been dead these seven years. He died seven years ago this very night.
D. Scrooge. I help to support the establishments that I have mentioned: they cost enough: and those who are badly off must go there.
A. They find Scrooge hardhearted and cruel.
B. They find Scrooge brisk and professional.
C. They find Scrooge solemn and sorrowful.
D. They find Scrooge distracted and upset.
Part B
Which of the following lines of dialogue best supports the answer to Part A?
A. Scrooge. You're quite a powerful speaker, sir. I wonder you don't go into Parliament.
B. Scrooge. Oh, fine, a perfection, just fine … to see the perfect pair of you … talking about a Merry Christmas!
C. Scrooge. Mr. Marley has been dead these seven years. He died seven years ago this very night.
D. Scrooge. I help to support the establishments that I have mentioned: they cost enough: and those who are badly off must go there.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Part A: The statement that best describes the impression that Scrooge makes on the men through their dialogue is **A. They find Scrooge hardhearted and cruel.**
Part B: The line of dialogue that best supports the answer to Part A is **D. Scrooge. I help to support the establishments that I have mentioned: they cost enough: and those who are badly off must go there.** This line reflects his lack of compassion and willingness to dismiss those in need, showing his hardheartedness.
Part B: The line of dialogue that best supports the answer to Part A is **D. Scrooge. I help to support the establishments that I have mentioned: they cost enough: and those who are badly off must go there.** This line reflects his lack of compassion and willingness to dismiss those in need, showing his hardheartedness.