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1.Why were the narrator and Jim Prothero waiting for cats?
A.They wanted a new pet for the Prothero family.
B.They wanted to catch a cat to give away as a Christmas present.
C.They were going to throw snowballs at the cats.
D.They captured stray cats and sold them for money.



2.Why did the boys quickly run into the Prothero house?
A.Mrs. Prothero had cried "Fire!"
B.They needed to warm their hands by the fireplace.
C.They knew it was time to eat dinner.
D.They did not want Mrs. Prothero to know what they were doing.



3.What family relatives did the narrator say was always present at Christmas?
A.cousins
B.uncles
C.in-laws
D.brothers and sisters



4.What happened as the young narrator and his friends sang a Christmas carol at the large, dark house?
A.They were given candy by the owner of the house.
B.A strong, scary voice told them to go away.
C.A frail voice joined in the singing from inside the house.
D.The boys pelted the house with the rocks they carried.

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