Would You Marry A Stranger?

What is an arranged marriage?

• A marriage arranged by a couple who are in love.

• A marriage planned and agreed by the families or guardians of the couple concerned rather than by the couple themselves.

• A marriage that happens in secret.

• A marriage by force.

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Which of the following statements best describes a central idea of the text?

• Arranged marriages were popular in the past but have been replaced by autonomous marriages in nearly all societies.

• Arranged marriages are about as successful as autonomous marriages because they are so widespread.

• Arranged marriages are a non-Western practice that have not spread to westernized countries despite their positive benefits.

• Arranged marriages allow love to emerge over time and can be more effective in the long-run than autonomous marriages.

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How do paragraphs 6-8 develop the main idea of the text?

• By detailing how autonomous marriages have failed in westernized countries for people who are from cultures that traditionally support arranged marriages.

• By describing why arranged marriages are successful thanks to parents forming matches based on practical benefits.

• By explaining why arranged marriages work in some parts of the world and why they don't work in others.

• By citing evidence that arranged marriages can result in true love and fewer divorces over time.

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How does the author support their central idea regarding arranged marriages?

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Which of these is the best summary of the article?

• Don't get married!

• Marry only if you are in love.

• Wait until you are 30 to get married.

• Arranged marriages in some parts of the Western World and most middle eastern countries are twice as successful than autonomous marriages; in some cases, they help with status and are usually arranged by the parents.

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What is the most likely reason the author wrote this article?

• To convince you that arrange marriages are more successful than autonomous marriages.

• To convince you to never get married.

• As a mentoring technique.

• To assure you that The Western World has the perfect view on marriage.

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