The allusion in this sentence shows that Marta's brother thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money. By using the term "scrooge," he is comparing her to Ebenezer Scrooge, who is known for being stingy and unwilling to help others in need.
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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?
He wishes she would buy her own marbles.
He wishes she would buy her own marbles.
He understands why she refuses to give him a quarter.
He understands why she refuses to give him a quarter.
He does not understand why she does not like marbles.
He does not understand why she does not like marbles.
He thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money.
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