Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap (iii)?

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered gaps.

Kai-Kaoos was young and filled with pride at the thought of the great kingdom that was under his rule, and so he ___(i)___ and he would not listen to the advice of his councillors but thought that his will should be ___(ii)___ all the wisdom of the earth. Then the Evil Spirits who are always on the watch out to ruin mortals, saw this, and ___(iii)___. One of the Evil Spirits, dressed as a singer, came to Kai-Kaoos, and sang so sweetly of the beautiful city of Mazinderan that Kai-Kaoos __(iv)___.

  1. laid a snare for him

  2. captured the pride in him

  3. decided to teach him a lesson

  4. praised the king Kai-Kaoos

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (1). "the Evil Spirits who are always on the watch out to ruin mortals, saw this, and laid a snare for him"