I think the author chose to start the book 19 years before the main events of the story so the reader could absorb things. The author technically wanted the reader(s) to understand something before reading the real story.
1 A
2 is id say C
3 is most likly D
Prior to Dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. She took no special notice of any of them. However, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. She is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.
I believe it is C, because is says something they both want, and the question is asking for a comparison.
The principal structural characters effected were in the postcranial anatomy, especially in the skeletal and muscular systems.