Multiple choice

Which of (the following statements would be most correct in explaining the metaphorical meaning of ‘break the shell into pieces’?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

As the tortoise ducks its feet and head inside the shell and does not come out even though you may break the shell into pieces, even so the character of the man who has control over his motives and organs, is unchangeably established. He controls his own inner forces, and nothing can draw them out against his will. By this continuous reflex of good thoughts and good impressions moving over the surface of the mind, the tendency to do good becomes strong, and in consequence, we are able to control the Indriyas or sense organs.

  1. Destruction of the human body

  2. Breaking of the physical environment of man

  3. Attempt to destroy man’s character

  4. Inflicting physical and mental agony on man
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The first line of the passage supports this conclusion because the allegory of the tortoise and its shell is used to show the strength of character of a man who has control over his sense organs and whose character cannot be destroyed by outside forces.

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