The Two Older Adults Described in the Vignette near the Beginning

question 36

Multiple Choice

The two older adults described in the vignette near the beginning of Chapter 15 found in each other:

• A)Love and companionship
• B)The possibility of marriage for the first time in their lives
• C)Anger and depression
• D)An opportunity to move into Marie's private home
• E)Opposition to their relationship on the part of the man's daughter

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