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?

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He thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money.

He does not understand why she does not like marbles.

He understands why she refuses to give him a quarter.

He wishes she would buy her own marbles.

The allusion in this sentence shows that Marta's brother thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money.

The allusion in this sentence refers to Ebenezer Scrooge, a character known for his stinginess with money. Therefore, the allusion suggests that Marta's brother believes she is being selfish because she refuses to loan him money, similar to how Scrooge behaves in the novel. The correct answer is: He thinks she is being selfish because she will not loan him money.

Make sure you're clear on the meaning of "stingy." The answer should be obvious then.

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