Tomas Killed Himself in a Way That Is Being Described

question 200

Multiple Choice

Tomas killed himself in a way that is being described as an altruistic suicide. He is MOST likely to have lived in a country that:

• A) is experiencing great upheaval, disruption of values, and immigration.
• B) honors those who kill themselves for a higher good.
• C) has a number of ethnic minorities who are very religious.
• D) has a high level of substance abuse.

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