In 1989,four Young Korean Sisters Attempted to Kill Themselves by Ingesting

question 34

Multiple Choice

In 1989,four young Korean sisters attempted to kill themselves by ingesting rat poison.The three surviving sisters told authorities they attempted to take their own lives because they

• A)were depressed about the lack of opportunity for girls in Korean society.
• B)had suffered physical abuse at the hands of their father.
• C)felt alienated from their church congregation.
• D)wanted to ensure the success of their brother.

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