The allusion in this sentence shows that Marta's brother thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money. Therefore, the correct response is:
He thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money.
Ebenezer Scrooge, a character in a novel by Charles Dickens, is stingy with his money even when he sees people in need.
Marta refused to loan her brother a quarter to buy a marble he wanted at the thrift shop. "Don't be such a scrooge!" he pleaded.
What does the allusion in this sentence show about Marta's brother?
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Responses
He understands why she refuses to give him a quarter.
He understands why she refuses to give him a quarter.
He wishes she would buy her own marbles.
He wishes she would buy her own marbles.
He thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money.
He thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money.
He does not understand why she does not like marbles.
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