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33. Xavier files a complete first reply exactly 2 months after the mailing date of a final Office action which sets a 3 month shortened statutory period for reply. An Examiner's Amendment is necessary for the purpose of placing the application in condition for allowance. Which of the following statements is true?
	(A)	If the Examiner's Amendment is mailed exactly 5 months after Xavier's reply, the application will be allowed.
	(B)	The Examiner's Amendment must be made within the 3 month shortened statutory period of the final Office action to avoid abandonment of the application.
	(C)	If the Examiner's Amendment is made exactly 4 months after Xavier's reply, the application will be allowed.
	(D)	The Examiner's Amendment may be made at any time within 6 months of Xavier's reply to avoid abandonment.
	(E)	Abandonment of the application will be avoided if Xavier accompanies his reply with a request for extension of time accompanied by the proper fee and the Examiner's Amendment is made within 6 months of Xavier's reply.