After John Stolzfus' first wife died, he remarried so that he would have someone to care for his five children.
a. so far, this is a typical encounter with death in American society in the 21st century
b. this encounter with death is more typical of American encounters with death prior to the late twentieth century
c. this demonstrates Amish attitudes that reject behaviors among what they call the English
d. this behavior contrasts sharply with how Puritans behave in America today
e. none of these
Question 2Events immediately before, at the time of, and shortly after the death of John Stolzfus are
a. typical of encounters with death in American society at the end of the 20th century
b. a model for death-related practices that are developing in the 21st century
c. similar to events looking back to the 18th and 19th centuries
d. unique and unparalleled in other groups and times
e. none of these
Question 3Which of the following has the greatest influence on encounters with death in our society today?
a. safe driving techniques
b. firearms
c. risky sexual behavior
d. illicit drug use
e. diet and physical activity patterns
Question 4Which of the following is an example of public health measures that helped reduce death rates in the United States?
a. better communication and transportation systems
b. changing attitudes toward death
c. advanced medical technology
d. improvements in basic sanitation and disposal of sewage
e. better food, clothing, and housing
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