1. Why does Scrooge object people enjoying Christmas?
A. he is sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas Eve
B. He actually likes Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.
C. He believes poor people should be unhappy, even at Christmas.
D. He cares only for making money, and Christmas is just an absurd interruption. <--- My answer
2. What purpose might you set for reading as you can scan the list of “People in the Play”, seeing characters like Ebenezer Scrooge or Tiny Tim?
A. to complete a task
B. to make a decision
C. to gain understanding <--- My answer
D. to be entertained
Both of your answers are right.
Your answer to the first question is correct, option D. Scrooge objects to people enjoying Christmas because he cares only for making money, and Christmas is seen by him as an absurd interruption.
Regarding the second question, your answer is also correct. The purpose you might set for reading as you scan the list of "People in the Play" and see characters like Ebenezer Scrooge or Tiny Tim is to gain understanding. This could mean understanding the different characters, their roles, and how they contribute to the overall story.
1. Correct, the answer is D. Scrooge objects to people enjoying Christmas because he cares only for making money, and Christmas is just an absurd interruption.
2. Correct, the answer is C. The purpose of reading the list of "People in the Play" with characters like Ebenezer Scrooge or Tiny Tim would be to gain understanding of the characters and their roles in the play.