The characterization that “strangers” were of more concern was made despite the fact that only about % of sexual abuse offenses against children and about % of child murders are committed by strangers.

a. 3; 6
b. 5; 10
c. 7; 14
d. 9; 18


a. 3; 6

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. torpid B. inert C. living organisms D. lifeless E. none of the above

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