[单选题]23.It was the tail end of the depression, and things were tough. Mum had a hard time raising

us kids on her own in our small community of New Westminster, BC. My Dad had drowned in

PittLake, five years earlier. Because Dad had no pension, or benefits, there was not much

money so we went on relief.
     Christmas was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five dollar Christmas fund

for social services. The Inspector came to our house, and searched it from top to bottom to

be sure we didn’t have any food hidden away. When he didn't find any, he issued the cheque

for Mum. It was four days before Christmas, and Mum said that instead of buying food, she

would use the money to pay back rent, assuring us all of a roof over our heads for a little

while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas.
      Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees, shoveling snow, and doing odd jobs

to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots.
      My mind was made up and I realized what I had to do. Across the street from the bus

stop was a big grocery store called the Piggly Wiggley. Into the store I went, brimming with

happiness and excitement. I realized that the twenty-five dollars I had worked so hard for

went a long way for groceries. I bought a turkey, ham, oranges and all the Christmas treats.

I spent every dime of my hard-earned money. I quietly unloaded the groceries on the porch and

piled them against the door, then I knocked on the door. I could hardly wait to see my

mother's face! When Mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor,

and she just stood there dumbfounded. Holding back the tears, I hollered, “Merry Christmas

Mother!! There really is a Santa Claus!”(10分)

23.1  What happened to my father?(2分)
A. He deserted us five years ago.
B. He left Pitt Lake five years ago.
C. He left Pitt Lake five years ago.
D. He divorced my mother five years ago.

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