Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Liberty is not easy, but far better to be an ________ fox, hungry and threatened on its hill, than a __________ canary, safe and secure in its cage.

  1. unfriendly …fragile

  2. aging … young

  3. angry … content

  4. unfettered … well-fed

  5. imperious .. lethargic
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Unfettered means to be free from restraints. As the sentence talks about liberty, this fits the blank correctly. As the rest of the words with canary are positive to its well being, 'well-fed' is the appropriate option.

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