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.

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• Arranged marriages were popular in the past but have been replaced by autonomous marriages in nearly all societies.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

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.

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

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.

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.