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
the following question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a:
what compromise does uncle angelo make with aunt susan?
a. they compromise to sell the wagon wheel for a huge profit.
b. they compromise to keep the coffee table in the living room.
c. they compromise to leave the house and deal with the wheel later.
d. they compromise to put the new coffee table out on the patio.
part b:
which excerpt from the text best supports the answer in part a?

Explanation:

To answer Part A, we look for a compromise between Uncle Angelo and Aunt Susan. The text mentions their home (a modest house with two bedrooms etc.). A compromise would involve an object related to their living situation. The coffee - table in the living room (Option B) is part of their home's furnishings. For Part B, the excerpt about their modest home ("Aunt Susan and Uncle Angelo lived in a modest home. It only had two bedrooms...") supports the idea that they would keep something (the coffee - table) within their home (living room) as a compromise related to their living situation.

Answer:

Part A: B. They compromise to keep the coffee table in the living room.
Part B: “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”