The Dramatic Increase in the Number of People Living Alone

question 136

Multiple Choice

The dramatic increase in the number of people living alone has been attributed to:

• A) deep-seated commitment and extended singleness.
• B) high divorce rates and extended singleness.
• C) courtly love and extended singleness.
• D) formal engagements and extended singleness.

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