A House Is Not a Home

Important documents in a metal box, Photo albums, Pictures and letters of the author's father, Some personal items

The mother rescued a metal box with important documents, photo albums, documents, and personal items including pictures and letters of the author's father. The backpack and shoes were destroyed in the fire.

True

The text specifically mentions that the author's cat was a 'red tabby cat' that used to lie on top of his papers while he did homework.

Embarrassment, Feeling like an outcast, Wanting to curl up and die, Feeling like a zombie

The author describes feeling totally embarrassed, like an outcast and geek, wanting to curl up and die, and walking around school like a zombie after the fire.

True

The text mentions that people at school had taken up a collection and bought him school supplies, notebooks, and different kinds of clothes.