I don't exactly get what you are saying, so I'm practically guessing. If you restate I will gladly help you.
The bolded words have a short e sound.
1.eggnog
2.decorate
3.reindeer
4.elves
5.candles
6.fruitcake
7.wreath
8.menorah
<span>9.Peppermint </span>
<span>10.Snowflake</span>
<span>C) I profoundly do not hate music—but I do, ridiculous as it sounds, hate personal MP3 players
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Answer: D: while the crane learns not to help others, annika realizes that sometimes a person needs help
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