Questions: Read the sentence from paragraph 2. "I don't know, Bob, the theory is alt right, but how it will work out in practice is a cat of another color; one thing is sure, though, and that is if it don't work we are out of the running in the race, for the new boat the Jenkins boys have just bought, will run circles round the Sprite." What does the phrase "a cat of another color" mean in this excerpt? A. something that will not function fast enough B. something different that cannot be predicled C. something that needs more new parts to work D. something that may not work more than once

The answer is B: something different that cannot be predicted.

Explanation for each option:

A. something that will not function fast enough - This option is incorrect because the phrase "a cat of another color" does not refer to speed or functionality. It is about the unpredictability of the outcome.

B. something different that cannot be predicted - This is the correct answer. The phrase "a cat of another color" is an idiom that means something different or unexpected, indicating that the practical outcome of their theory is uncertain.

C. something that needs more new parts to work - This option is incorrect because the phrase does not imply the need for additional parts. It refers to the uncertainty of the theory's application in practice.

D. something that may not work more than once - This option is incorrect because the phrase does not suggest a limitation on the number of times something can work. It highlights the unpredictability of the situation.