Question

At the beginning of A Christmas Carol, the narrator describes Scrooge's behavior on the day of Marley's funeral, stating, "And even Scrooge was not so dreadfully cut up by the sad event, but that he was an excellent man of business on the very day of the funeral, and solemnized it with an undoubted bargain."

Based on Scrooge's behavior on the day of the funeral, what can be inferred about Marley and Scrooge's relationship?

A.
They were very close friends.

B.
They were not deeply attached to one another.

C.
They were cousins.

D.
They were bitter enemies.

Answer 1

Hi! Did you need my help?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Near the beginning of A Christmas Carol, the narrator describes the London in which the action takes place as "cold, bleak, biting weather, foggy withal," and mentions that it is already dark at three o'clock.

Which best describes the effect of these descriptions?

A.
They give the story its upbeat and hopeful tone.

B.
They paint an unrealistic picture of London in the 1800s.

C.
They establish this section's grim mood.

D.
They suggest the story's focus on redemption and rebirth.

Answer 4

Do you want me to answer both?

Answer 5

no just the new one i just posted

Answer 6

Ok cool

Answer 7

Well when you look at it you thin " This is going to be a gloomy story" So what answer or two would you narrow it down too?

Answer 8

So Sorry think

Answer 9

ok i will let you know if its right. ill text you beck shorly....:)

Answer 10

Awesome!

Answer 11

Why does Scrooge ask the charity men whether the prisons and workhouses are still available to the poor?

A.
In Scrooge's time, the poor are treated with great care and compassion in the prisons and in the workhouses.

B.
In Scrooge's society, these places provide the poor with basic necessities, but they are also known as places of great cruelty and hardship.

C.
In Scrooge's era, poverty and hardship don't exist because of the efforts of those who run prisons and workhouses.

D.
In Scrooge's London, prisons and workhouses are two places that most poor people are very happy to go to when they are in need of basic necessities.

Answer 12

thx for helping me

Answer 13

You are welcome! Do you need help with this one?

Answer 14

yes plz

Answer 15

Ok cool! By the way... Did you get that question right?

Answer 16

idk yet

Answer 17

Oh ok. I hope so.

Answer 18

me to lol

Answer 19

Um is there supposed to be a passage?

Answer 20

no i dont think

Answer 21

btw wat grade u in

Answer 22

Ok I will try but I don't know if I can get it right. so if I tell you the wrong thing please forgive me! LOL!

Answer 23

ok

Answer 24

My answer would be B. So lets hope that is the right one ok. If you get the answer wrong you may have to contact your teacher. If there is no passage.

Answer 25

Which sentence, spoken by Marley, supports the story's theme that a person's duty is to help fellow human beings?

A.
Oh blind man, blind man!

B.
I cannot rest, I cannot stay, I cannot linger anywhere.

C.
In life I was your partner, Jacob Marley.

D.
Mankind was my business.

Answer 26

I would say D. It is saying that her business was mandkind cause that is helping others. I think anyway

Answer 27

now i know that is................right for a fact

Answer 28

What does the chain made of "cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in steel" that weighs down Marley's ghost symbolize?

A.
the greed and selfishness that characterized Marley's life

B.
the tragedy of Marley's early death

C.
the danger and violence that Marley ignored when he was alive

D.
the anger and resentment that Marley felt towards Scrooge in life

Answer 29

What book is this?

Answer 30

Are you in K12?

Answer 31

yes and the book is a christmas carol. wait the k12 online school?

Answer 32

By the way the answer would be D. I think I do not know what this is for though.

Answer 33

Yes

Answer 34

I have never read that book before.

Answer 35

O_O

Answer 36

-_-

Answer 37

What grade are you in?

Answer 38

7TH

Answer 39

LOL me too! But I didn't have to read this

Answer 40

NICCCCCE

Answer 41

LOL!

Answer 42

Do you have any other questions for me?

Answer 43

How does Scrooge demonstrate cruelty toward others?

A.
He keeps his home dark.

B.
He eats dinner alone.

C.
He forces Cratchit to work on Christmas.

D.
He has the charity men arrested.

Answer 44

I am not sure but The meanest thing is D. So if he is that horrible that would be my answer.

Answer 45

Any more?

Answer 46

What does Scrooge's reaction to the news that Tiny Tim will die if things do not change show about his character?

A.
He is cold and miserly.

B.
He is logical and determined.

C.
He can be over-eager and hasty.

D.
He is capable of compassion and empathy.

Answer 47

Well from the last question he was mean. So, I say A. cause' he would not be nice to anyone.

Answer 48

Did any of that help?

Answer 49

yea

Answer 50

I have to study now so if you have any other questions just send me a message! Thanks!

Answer 51

ok

Answer 52

Ok cool Bye!

Answer 53

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