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Question 1 of 5 What is the divorce rate for first-time married couples in the United States?

Question 2 of 5 The May-September romance between Elizabeth Harper and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich began when:

Harper met Kucinich on a visit to his office on Capitol Hill
On a cross-Atlantic flight
During an anti-war demonstration on the National Mall
On Match.com

Question 3 of 5 The greatest number of divorces happen around the time married couples reach which landmark:

the first year of marriage
the five year anniversary
year 15
empty nest

Question 4 of 5 The average age for the American bride is now:

Question 5 of 5 The average combined household income of an engaged couple is

$50,500
$65,000
$80,400
$92,100

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