Read this excerpt from The Great Fire.
Claire and her father hurried off to join the rest of their family. Claire did not write about this second reunion or of the deep emotions she felt. But as she passed through the blackened landscape and came closer and closer to them, she must have felt much the way another fire victim, Mrs. Charles Forsberg, did: "When we lay down, away from the crowd, and I knew I had my [family] safe, I felt so rich — I have never in my life felt so rich!"
Which statement best reflects the theme of this excerpt?
A. People enjoy sharing information about emotional events.
B. Chaotic situations force people to forget about their loved ones.
C. People move so quickly that they miss what is going on around them.
D. Loved ones are more valuable than material possessions.
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D. Loved ones are more valuable than material possessions.
The best statement that reflects the theme of this excerpt is that loved ones are more valuable than material possessions. This is evident when Mrs. Charles Forsberg expresses her deep emotional relief and feeling of richness upon being reunited with her family after the fire. The excerpt emphasizes the strong emotions associated with being reunited with loved ones and highlights their significance and value in comparison to material possessions.