In the Opening Vignette of Chapter 15, Why Was John

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the opening vignette of Chapter 15, why was John born in a homeless shelter?

• A)His parents' house burned down and they had nowhere to go.
• B)His mother was sexually abused by her uncle and ran away from home.
• C)His mother was mentally retarded and was unable to care for herself.
• D)His mother lost her job and she fell through the social service safety net.
• E)His mother was addicted to meth and had lived in a shelter for over a year.

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Definitions:

Foreclose

The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower due to failure to meet the repayment terms of a loan.

Defaulted

Defaulted refers to the failure to fulfill an obligation, especially the failure to repay a loan on time or to meet a contractual condition, leading to possible legal penalties or loss of rights.

Equity of Redemption

The right of a mortgagor to reclaim property on which a mortgage exists by repaying the debt before a foreclosure sale.

Legal Title

The legal entitlement to possess property, safeguarded and upheld by the legal system.