Given the stream of consciousness rationale, provide a reasonable question and answer. Rationale: Mating is generally preceded by courtship. Friendship usually precedes courtship, and courtship, marriage. Friendship often comes before mating.
The question and answer:
What often precedes mating?
Options:
- (A) A Greek letter
- (B) competition
- (C) friendship
- (D) birth of a child
- (E) death
- (F) Chemical energy
- (G) pregnancy
- (H) sweating
The answer is (C)