________, Bobby Ray argues, would change his life forever. It is likely that Bobby Ray would be ________ a year later than he would now predict
A) Winning the lottery; not as happy
B) Having a bad car accident; even less happy
C) Winning the lottery but failing to turn in the ticket on time; angrier
D) Having a bad car accident and having to get around in a wheelchair; less optimistic
E) Having a bad car accident in which a friend was hurt; more guilty
Answer: A
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