What is the central idea of this passage?


A) Owning things brings one great satisfaction.


B) People are controlled by the things that they own.


C) People who care about things lack maturity.


D) Having fewer things opens one's mind to experiences.



Part B


Which line from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?


A) "The passion for accumulation is upon us."


B) "We realize that we do not possess them; they possess us."


C) "'Which do you like best, people or things?'"


D) "I suppose we all go through a phase when we like things best; and not only like them, but want to possess them under our hand."