How Has the Tradition of Arranged Marriage Changed in Recent

question 15

Multiple Choice

How has the tradition of arranged marriage changed in recent years?

• A) Marriages are still arranged by families, but couples have more say in the pairing.
• B) Arranged marriages are now big business and performed mostly by professional matchmakers.
• C) Marriages are only arranged when very large dowries are involved.
• D) Arranged marriage is now illegal in nearly all countries.

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