Question

At the beginning of A Christmas Carol, the narrator explains that Scrooge was Marley's "sole executor, his sole administrator, his sole assign, his sole residuary legatee, his sole friend, and sole mourner."



Based on these words, what can be inferred about Marley?









A.
He was a shy and quiet person.







B.
He was beloved by everyone he met.







C.
He was much, much younger than Scrooge.







D.
He was not well-liked by others.

Please help me. I am not sure about this one.
Thanks

Answer 1

Try B

In the passage it says that he is a "sole friend" which shows that he seemed to be a close friend to most people. 

Look at the other things he is. What answer do you think fits the description. 

Answer 2

I think it's option B.