“Christmas a humbug, uncle!” said Scrooge’s nephew. “You don’t mean that, I am sure." “I do,” said Scrooge. “Merry Christmas! what right have you to be merry? what reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough."

“Come, then,” returned the nephew gaily. “What right have you to be dismal? what reason have you to be morose? You’re rich enough.”

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Part A:

How does Scrooge's nephew perceive his uncle?
A. Scrooge’s nephew believes that his uncle should be spending his money on Christmas.
B. Scrooge’s nephew understands why his uncle wants to keep his office open on Christmas.
C. Scrooge’s nephew feels that his uncle does not take the holidays as seriously as he should.
D. Scrooge’s nephew does not understand why Scrooge is disgruntled with the holidays.
Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “Christmas a humbug, uncle!” said Scrooge’s nephew.
B. “You don’t mean that, I am sure?”
C. “What reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough.”
D. “What right have you to be dismal? What reason have you to be morose?”