Kyle, Whose Wife Died in December 2009, Filed a Joint

Multiple Choice

Kyle, whose wife died in December 2009, filed a joint tax return for 2009.He did not remarry, but has continued to maintain his home in which his two dependent children live.What is Kyle's filing status as to 2012?

A) Head of household.
B) Surviving spouse.
C) Single.
D) Married filing separately.
E) None of the above.