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 bitter enemies.


B.
They were not deeply attached to one another.


C.
They were cousins.


D.
They were very close f

Answer 1

i think its b

Answer 2

Try B. I seems most accurate based on context clues :)
Tell me If it works

Answer 3

kk

Answer 4

At the beginning of A Christmas Carol, the narrator states, "No beggars implored him to bestow a trifle, no children asked him what it was o'clock, no man or woman ever once in all his life inquired the way to such and such a place, of Scrooge."



What does this show about the way strangers feel about Scrooge and treat him?



A.
People respect Scrooge so they dare not intrude upon his privacy by speaking to him.


B.
People avoid Scrooge because they see him as mean and they fear him.


C.
People ignore Scrooge because he does not carry a watch and has a poor sense of direction.


D.
People do not bother Scrooge because they know he has many problems of his own.

Answer 5

It would more then likely be B because people weren't very fond of the man

Answer 6

that's right