Steve and Mary are married and then get a divorce. Steve then marries Rachel, and they get a divorce, too. Steve remarries Mary and lives with her until she dies. After Mary's death, Steve marries Beth and lives with her until his death. Steve's life would be an example of ________.
A. polygyny
B. polygamy
C. serial monogamy
D. polyandry
Answer: C
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