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Questions and Answers
Why did Anna and Bella leave the flat they were renting?
Why did Anna and Bella leave the flat they were renting?
- They needed a bigger house for themselves.
- Bella wanted to live with her cousin Dan.
- The landlord increased the rent and Anna couldn't afford it. (correct)
- Anna wanted to move closer to her sister Cara.
What was the main reason for the £30 per week shortfall in Anna's housing benefit after the rent increase?
What was the main reason for the £30 per week shortfall in Anna's housing benefit after the rent increase?
- Anna's low wages from her part-time job (correct)
- Cara's unwillingness to share her house
- Bella's anxiety issues
- Dan's learning disability
Why did Bella want her own room after moving in with Cara?
Why did Bella want her own room after moving in with Cara?
- She didn't like sharing a bedroom with Anna.
- She had a fairly good relationship with her mother.
- She desired privacy and her own space. (correct)
- She was unhappy living with her cousin Dan.
Who is Eric and why did Anna apply for housing for him as well?
Who is Eric and why did Anna apply for housing for him as well?
What influenced Cara's decision to allow Anna and Bella to stay with her indefinitely?
What influenced Cara's decision to allow Anna and Bella to stay with her indefinitely?
Why did Dan often cry out loudly and behave aggressively towards Bella?
Why did Dan often cry out loudly and behave aggressively towards Bella?
Why is Cara not willing to have Eric living in her house?
Why is Cara not willing to have Eric living in her house?
Why did the housing officer send Anna a written decision?
Why did the housing officer send Anna a written decision?
What did the housing officer state about the shortage of housing in the UK?
What did the housing officer state about the shortage of housing in the UK?
How did the housing officer describe Dan's behavior?
How did the housing officer describe Dan's behavior?
Why does the local authority not consider Eric as part of Anna's household?
Why does the local authority not consider Eric as part of Anna's household?
What is one of the reasons given in the text for the local authority considering placing Eric in a children's home?
What is one of the reasons given in the text for the local authority considering placing Eric in a children's home?