Multiple choice

Directions: The question is a logical sequence of statements with a missing link, the location of which is shown parenthetically. From the five choices available you are required to choose the one which best fits the sequence logically.

Jose Arcadio did not dare leave the house for several days. It was enough for him to hear the rocking laughter of Pilar in the kitchen to run and take refuge in the laboratory, where the artifacts of alchemy had come alive again with Ursula's blessing. (__________) One afternoon the boy grew enthusiastic over the flying carpet that went swiftly by the laboratory at window level carrying the gypsy who was driving it and several children from the village who were merrily waving their hands, but Jose Arcadio Buendia did not even look at it.

  1. He lost his appetite and could not sleep.

  2. Let them dream, she said.

  3. Jose Arcadio Buendia received his errant son with joy and initiated him in the search for the philosopher's stone, which he had finally undertaken.

  4. From a communicative person he had become withdrawn and hostile.

  5. He became so engrossed in his research that he lost track of time.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage refers to two persons, 'Arcadio' and 'the boy' both of whom have contrasting attitudes. This is a direct pointer to option (3). Also there is no other option that references 'the boy' (son). Hence, (3). 

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