Question

the power of \things\
it has been stated that a persons success can be measured by the objects he or she possesses, the more that people possess, the more successful they are. this is what i was coerced into believing when i was a gullible fourteen - year - old. my acquaintances insisted that they would one day be the proud owners of the \best\ cars, the \largest\ homes, and the most \fashionable\ clothing available. theyd pontificate about their dreams as though there were nothing else to think about day after day. i responded as though i were in agreement with them, but my internal sense was that there was no way all these \things\ would positively affect my future. in fact, i was rather frightened by the idea that \things\ could be so powerful. little did i know how right i was.
during the summer of 2001, i vacationed at my aunt susan and uncle angelos house in ventura, california. they lived only ten minutes from the pacific ocean, which was very different from the mojave desert where i lived. the oceans dynamic strength and beauty enticed me to walk to its shore every day, whether there was sunshine or not. i loved spending my time in a place where objects were not the key to happiness and enjoyment. it didnt matter if i were dressed in the latest fashions. it didnt matter if i drove to the ocean in the \hottest\ vehicle in town.
aunt susan and uncle angelo lived in a modest home. it only had two bedrooms, one bathroom, a small kitchen, and a living room. there was nothing special about their dwelling, but i loved it. maybe it was because they were able to live here without feeling unsuccessful or inadequate. the comfort of their home added to my desire to live in a place where objects were
what lesson does the narrator learn from the trip to her uncle angelo and aunt susans house?
a. spending time with loved ones is more important than caring about objects.
b. buying items from a swap meet can be a good way to make a profit.
c. physical objects and comforts are more important in life.
d. it is important to consult a significant other before making an expensive purchase.

Explanation:

The narrator describes a vacation at her aunt and uncle's modest home. She mentions that the comfort of their home added to her desire to live in a place where objects were inadequate. She also talks about how she loved spending time in a place where objects were not the key to happiness and enjoyment. This suggests that she learned that spending time with loved ones (her aunt and uncle, who provided a homey environment) is more important than material possessions (objects).

Answer:

A. Spending time with loved ones is more important than caring about objects.