The authors of the text argue that
a. divorce may be seen as believing marriage is very important.
b. the high rate of out-of-wedlock birth is a clear indicator of a decline in the value of marriage.
c. the divorce rate is rising because Americans are getting married at increasingly younger ages.
d. all unwed mothers must be considered single parents.
Question 2
The main purpose of marriage today is to
a. be viewed as an adult by the rest of society.
b. have and raise children.
c. provide adult intimacy and companionship.
d. provide financial security.