Multiple choice

Created to defend the ________ and to convert unbelievers in many lands to Christianity, the society of Jesus - better known as the 'Jesuits' - found themselves ________ in political ________ almost from the beginning of their existence.

  1. <span style="font-size:">Vatican, entangled, foursquare

  2. <span style="font-size:">pontiff, inculpable, trickery

  3. <span style="font-size:">papacy, embroiled, skullduggery

  4. <span style="font-size:">Holy Sec, angelic, impeachment

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Explanation

Created to defend the ----------------- (something good), the 'Jesuits' found themselves -------------- (involved in something bad). Only 'embroiled' and 'entangled' seem to make sense. 'Skullduggery' means dishonesty, which is cogent with political in the sentence.

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