Multiple choice

The passage consists of two long sentences and a short one. The purpose of this style could be to suggest that

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. it is impossible for man to attain perfection of character

  2. the attainment of perfect character is the result of a long process of mental discipline

  3. the whole life process is clumsy

  4. there is a lot of confusion in our understanding of sense organs, character, etc.
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Explanation

The author has suggested in the last sentence of the passage that the continuous reflex of good thoughts moving over mind will enable us to control our sense organs. Thus it is clear that the strength of character that the author idolizes can be achieved by a long practice of self discipline.

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