True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Ch 15 Family Decisions
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Studies reveal that Americans
are marrying at a much younger age today than they did 50 years ago.
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2.
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Planning for a wedding ceremony
should begin at least six weeks in advance.
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3.
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A semiformal wedding may be
held during the afternoon or early evening.
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4.
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A financial goal of
"saving 10 percent of earnings each month" meets the "SMART" criteria for setting
goals.
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5.
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A family budget can be prepared
following the same steps used in creating a personal budget.
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6.
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Married couples should always
have a joint checking account.
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7.
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Many online travel sites offer
packaged discounts if you book multiple services together, such as your flight and
hotel.
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8.
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Most airlines allow you to
print your boarding pass within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure time.
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9.
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When you go on vacation, you
should typically pack enough clothing to last the entire trip without
laundering.
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10.
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Passengers who are
“bumped” from flights are rarely reimbursed by the airline.
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11.
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Divorces are very
expensive.
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12.
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There is no jury in divorce
cases.
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13.
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Private or group health
insurance will not cover any expenses incurred for adult foster care.
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14.
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When any American citizen dies,
the Social Security Administration pays a one-time death benefit of $2,500 to the surviving spouse
and each of the deceased person’s minor children.
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15.
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The cost of a funeral can range
from $5,000 to $10,000 or more.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Ch 15 Family Decisions
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16.
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Which of the following wedding
expenses would most likely be paid by the groom?
a. | the bride’s
ring | c. | cleric’s or judge’s
fee | b. | the marriage license | d. | all of the above |
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17.
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Guests as well as the wedding
party would be expected to wear long gowns and tuxedos at a(n)
a. | informal
wedding | c. | formal
wedding | b. | destination wedding | d. | semiformal wedding |
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18.
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Which of the following would be
classified as an intermediate goal for a newly married couple?
a. | where to
live | b. | what kind of car to purchase | c. | whether or not to have
children | d. | how to invest for retirement |
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19.
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Using the "SMART"
acronym, you should set goals that are
a. | specific, manageable, accurate,
realistic, and thorough. | b. | specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and
timely. | c. | specific, measurable, attainable, reasonable, and
thorough. | d. | specific, manageable, accurate, reasonable, and
timely. |
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20.
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An advance commitment to
receive a service at a specified later date is a(n)
a. | agenda | c. | itinerary | b. | contract | d. | reservation |
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21.
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Dustin is flying from San
Francisco to Sydney, Australia. His flight is scheduled to depart at 6:00 p.m. Dustin should arrive
at the airport no later than
a. | 12 noon | c. | 4:00 p.m. | b. | 3:00 p.m. | d. | 5:30 p.m. |
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22.
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Money paid by one former spouse
to support the other is called
a. | child
support | c. | property
settlement | b. | alimony | d. | the dissolution fee |
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23.
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The final statement of a
dissolution decision is called a
a. | support
statement | c. | divorce
decree | b. | property settlement | d. | Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage |
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24.
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Which government agency
provides long-term disability coverage to some workers?
a. | Social Security
Administration | b. | Occupational Safety and Health
Administration | c. | Department of Health and Human Services | d. | Department of Homeland
Security |
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25.
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With this type of mental health
program, people needing counseling or other services attend regular meetings and complete
self-directed plans.
a. | inpatient
program | c. | residential
services | b. | group home program | d. | outpatient services |
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Numeric Response
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Ch 15 Family Decisions
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26.
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Traditionally, jewelers advise
men to spend two months’ salary on an engagement ring for their fiancée. Arnie is shopping
for a ring for Sasha, his bride-to-be. If Arnie’s annual salary is $30,000 and he follows the
tradition, how much will he spend on Sasha’s engagement ring?
(Annual Salary / 12 months) x 2= money amount for
ring
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27.
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A hotel at your vacation
destination quotes you a rate of $200/night. You find a similar hotel in town for 25 percent less. If
you select the less expensive hotel, how much will you pay for a three-night
stay?
200-(200x.25)=Similar Hotel
discounted rate
Similar Hotel discounted rate x 3 nights = amount your will
pay
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28.
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David is ordered to make
monthly alimony payments of $1,500 to his ex-wife for three years. How much will David have paid her
when the three years are up?
($1500 x
12months)x 3yrs = total alimony
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29.
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Becca’s employer provided
her with 75 percent of her salary while she was on short-term disability leave. Her usual monthly
wage is $5,000. If Becca was on disability leave for two months, what amount did her employer pay
her?
($5,000x.75)x 2 months =
disability amount
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30.
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The costs of Walter’s
funeral were as follows:
Basic services of funeral director: $2,195
Casket:
$2,000
Embalming and other preparations: $725
Use of funeral home for visitation:
$275
Funeral service: $200
Graveside service: $175
Funeral coach: $200
Limousine for
family: $100
Transfer from place of death to mortuary: $125
What were the total costs of
the funeral?
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Matching
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Ch 15 Family Descisions a. | cremation | f. | dissolution | b. | informal | g. | Hospice | c. | overbook | h. | engaged | d. | child support | i. | itinerary | e. | wedding party | j. | civil ceremony |
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31.
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When a couple decides to
commit to a life together, they become __________, or formally pledged to each
other.
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32.
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The __________ consists of all
the people who are active participants in a wedding ceremony.
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33.
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A(n) __________ wedding may be
held outside, in a church, or almost anywhere, and no special attire is required for participants or
guests.
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34.
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A wedding performed by a
public official such as a judge rather than a member of the clergy is called a(n)
__________.
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35.
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A(n) __________ is a detailed
schedule of events, times, and places.
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36.
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Airlines often __________
flights, meaning that they sell more reservations than they can fulfill.
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37.
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A divorce, or __________ of
marriage, is a legal process in which a judge dissolves the bonds of matrimony between two
people.
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38.
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Monthly payments made by one
parent to the custodial parent to help provide care for the children is called
__________.
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39.
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__________ is a nonprofit
agency that has trained, compassionate people who assist those who are dying and their
families.
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40.
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The process of reducing a body
to ashes in a high-temperature oven is called __________.
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