The recreational habits of middle-class Americans at the turn of the century indicated all of the following except
a. they could afford to travel away from home.
b. they had no difficulty justifying idleness.
c. they openly followed the example of the wealthy.
d. they had a growing interest in physical fitness.
e. none of these choices.
ANS: B
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