Your Neighbor, a Firefighter, Has Been Killed by Falling Timbers

question 27

Multiple Choice

Your neighbor, a firefighter, has been killed by falling timbers in a city fire. He has three children, ages 5, 6, and 8. How could you best help the children in this family?

• A) by telling them they will be fine and you will play with them
• B) by keeping the refrigerator and freezer full of nutritious treats and finger foods
• C) by encouraging the children to be strong for their mother
• D) by talking to the children about their father's heroism
• E) by encouraging the children not to think about their father or his death

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