Kathryn and Rafael's Third and Last Child Is Leaving Home

question 393

Multiple Choice

Kathryn and Rafael's third and last child is leaving home for college next year. Their empty nest is likely to be a(n) ________ place.

• A) Depressed
• B) happy
• C) anxious
• D) boring

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