Question

In this story, charity men wish that the prisons and workhouses were not still in operation. What does this tell readers about the London in which A Christmas Carol is set?

A.
This society refuses to admit that poverty exists.

B.
This society does everything in its power to fix poverty and force its citizens to care for one another.

C.
This society does not always treat the poor with compassion and respect.

D.
This society is full of people whose idea of charity is to speak badly about the government.

Answer 1

@Miracrown

Answer 2

i don't know about this one

Answer 3

@pooja195 come on

Answer 4

What do you think?

Answer 5

unsure

Answer 6

Is there any one of the answers that you know for sure is wrong?

Answer 7

b

Answer 8

this is just a hard one

Answer 9

Let's start with looking at D! What do you think about choice D? Do you think it's something that's something that would happen?

Answer 10

You see, I can't just give you a direct answer. I have to guide you through it, so that you can conclude with an answer yourself; and this way you will learn and it won't even hinder your learning process.

Answer 11

no

Answer 12

Think about it this way: do we think a poor person would think that charity is talking badly about their government?

Answer 13

Yes, so we can eliminate option d.

Answer 14

no

Answer 15

The comments on this post are being jumbled up; that's odd.
Anyhow, let's look at choice A. Do you think the society in London during the time of Christmas Carol ignored or thought poverty wasn't real?

Answer 16

no

Answer 17

Gr8! So we can eliminate that too

Answer 18

so c is correct

Answer 19

We have so far, eliminated choices A and D. Now lets take a look at B and C.
In choice C do you think the society in A Christmas Carol didn't always treat the poor fairly? Or with respect?

Answer 20

no

Answer 21

@Miracrown

Answer 22

Sorry, I was AFK. So I think C is still in the running! For B do you think if they are still running these workhouses and prisons that means they are doing all they can to help fix poverty?

Answer 23

i think c is correct

Answer 24

Me too