1. Compare and contrast arranged marriage with "freechoice" marriage. Analyze the similarities and differences between arranged marriages and modern "free choice" marriages with respect to the bargaining process.
2. Explain why many social scientists see a declining psychological advantage to marriage compared to singlehood. Compare and contrast the emotional advantages and disadvantages of marriage versus singlehood.
3. Briefly describe covenant marriage. What three states have already adopted this law? Discuss several of the pros and cons of initiating a covenant marriage relationship.
4. List and define the relationship types classified by Huston and Melz and explain why some of these are "mixed blessing" relationships.