About _____ of elderly women and _____ of elderly men live alone in the United States.

About _____ of elderly women and _____ of elderly men live alone in the United States.
 
  a. 40; 19
  b. 55; 42
  c. 75; 68
  d. 91; 60

Question 2

There are several categories of elderly people, due in part to the fact that old people in our society are living longer. People age 85 and older fall into the category of the
 
  a. young-old.
  b. middle-old.
  c. old-old.
  d. older than old.

Question 3

Up until the 20th century, the United States was a youthful nation. What has changed that situation?
 
  a. The nation is now more than 200 years old.
  b. A falling birthrate combined with greater longevity.
  c. Immigration is mostly among people age 50 or older.
  d. The birthrate is rising thanks to modern technology.

Question 4

Henry is a healthy baby boy who was just born today. Based on current projections, his chance of living to be 100 is
 
  a. highly unlikely.
  b. about one in 200.
  c. practically guaranteed.
  d. about fifty-fifty.

Question 5

Because life expectancy is about five years more for women than men, older women outnumber older men by a ratio of
 
  a. three to two.
  b. four to five.
  c. 10 to one.
  d. 20 to one.

Question 6

In 1900 about one in 25 residents of the United States was 65 years and older. By 2030, that ratio will likely be around one in _____ residents, with more people over 65 than under 18.
 
  a. 5
  b. 10
  c. 12
  d. 20

Question 7

Which term refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another group, losing their original identity?
 
  a. Immigration
  b. Acculturation
  c. Assimilation
  d. Socialization