After telling his wife about losing his job mark says "it seems like that news scared you, right? "
mark is engaged in

Mark is engaged in perception checking.

Explanation:

Perception checking statement is a message we create to make sure that we understood someone's words or actions. In doing so, we request clarification from the person we communicate with.

Perception checking contributes to our better understanding of other people's actions. It enables us to avoid conflict.

In this case, Mark wants to make sure that he understands how his wife feels. Instead of making false assumptions, he wants her to confirm her feelings.

this is a pretty broad question and can be a pretty lengthy answer. since 1900, women have gained a lot more rights and have become active in the workforce. with women being in the workforce, men play a larger role in family life. many family tasks are shared between men and women, whereas, women used to be the sole family caretakers.

that should get you started at least.

answer; win because bill had a legal right to drink alcohol;