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which was sailing (28)___________ <strong>the</strong> air pounced (29)________ him and<br />

carried him off in his talons. The rooster that was defeated immediately<br />

came out of his corner and ruled henceforth <strong>with</strong> undisputed mastery.<br />

Section F: Comprehension MCQ (5 marks)<br />

Read <strong>the</strong> following passage and answer <strong>the</strong> questions that follow.<br />

According to an ancient legend, <strong>the</strong> first man was made by Jupiter,<br />

<strong>the</strong> first bull by Neptune, and <strong>the</strong> first house by Minerva. On <strong>the</strong> <strong>com</strong>pletion<br />

of <strong>the</strong>ir labours, a dispute arose as to who among <strong>the</strong>m had produced <strong>the</strong><br />

perfect handicraft. They agreed to appoint Momus as judge, and to abide by<br />

his decision. However, Momus was very envious of <strong>the</strong> perfect handicraft<br />

that each of <strong>the</strong>m had created and he decided to find fault <strong>with</strong> all.<br />

He first criticised <strong>the</strong> work of Neptune because he had not put <strong>the</strong><br />

horns of <strong>the</strong> bull below his eyes, so he might better see where to strike.<br />

He <strong>the</strong>n condemned <strong>the</strong> work of Jupiter, because he had not placed<br />

<strong>the</strong> heart of man on <strong>the</strong> outside, so that everyone might read man’s evil<br />

thoughts and take precautions against <strong>the</strong> intended mischief.<br />

And, lastly, he inveighed against Minerva because she had not<br />

contrived iron wheels in <strong>the</strong> foundation of her house, so its inhabitants might<br />

move easily if a neighbour proved unpleasant.<br />

Jupiter was furious <strong>with</strong> Momus for being so irresponsible and<br />

removed him as <strong>the</strong> judge. Momus was <strong>the</strong>refore expelled from <strong>the</strong> mansions<br />

of Olympus.<br />

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