Use the sentences to answer the question. 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? (1 point) Responses He understands why she refuses to give him a quarter. He understands why she refuses to give him a quarter. 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 wishes she would buy her own marbles. He wishes she would buy her own marbles. He does not understand why she does not like marbles.

Answer 1

The allusion in this sentence shows that Marta's brother thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money. The reference to "scrooge" implies that he feels she is being stingy, similar to the character Ebenezer Scrooge, who is known for his unwillingness to share his wealth.