1. I think that "Eng and Chang may have looked strange, but their lives were just like everyone else’s in the village where they were born." Best summarizes this article.
Answer: Even though their appearance shocked or fascinated most people they met, Eng and Chang had the same hopes, dreams, and cares that all humans share. Hope this helps!
Extraneous means irrelevant or unneeded. essential means absolutely needed. so they are opposites. The other opposites in that set are mediocre (meh average) and extraordinary(amazing) D