Objects were somewhat less central than body parts to the sense of self. Not surprisingly, the most important material possessions were dwellings, automobiles, and favorite
clothes—each a kind of second skin that embellishes the self we present to others.

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of material?
A. fancy
B. costly
C. historic
D. physical
Part B
Which group of words from the excerpt is the context clue that most clearly supports the answer to Part A?
A. somewhat less central than body parts
B. most important
C. dwelling, automobiles, and favorite clothes
D. the self we present to others

hello,

answer: now it would take me a lifetime to do this problem for you but what i can do is guide you, first you will need to create your own sketch of the following items they have selected.

depressed people should not argue

the book's theme is the moral ambiguity of the iranian revolution, history of middle eastern relations and the process of growing up during war. it sheds light on the stereotypical views of middle eastern culture and religion.

the author explicitly portrays the issues of class disparities and racism continously throught the whole novel.

the relationship between parents and childrens, the abandonment of faith, modernity vs fundamentalism and class conflict are the 4 main panels that this novel englobes.

hope this , if you would like me to be more specific about a specific excerpt let me know : )