What statement best summarizes the theme of this story? material possessions pale in comparison to the gift of true love. life can be very hard for a young couple in the city. a young woman cuts her hair and alienates her husband. a young couple sell their prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

A couple can buy many gifts for eachother, but that won't matter  if their relationship deteriorates.

the service industry in the united states grew in the late 1800s. what was one effect of that growth?

the number of people with jobs in factories as unskilled workers decreased.

the number of people with jobs in factories as unskilled workers increased.

the middle class grew as people took jobs as clerks, lawyers, and teachers.

the middle class shrank as people left jobs as clerks, lawyers, and teachers.

i think the answer is c