Question

question #6
the following text is from jules vernes 1863 novel five weeks in a balloon.
notwithstanding fatigues of every description, and in all climates, fergusons constitution continued marvelously sound. he felt at ease in the midst of the most complete privations; in fine, he was the very type of the thoroughly accomplished explorer whose stomach expands or contracts at will; whose limbs grow longer or shorter according to the resting - place that each stage of a journey may bring; who can fall asleep at any hour of the day or awake at any hour of the night.
as used in the text, what does the word \constitution\ most nearly mean?

1. statute
2. principles
3. health
4. ordinance

Explanation:

The text describes Ferguson's ability to endure various fatigues and adapt to different conditions. The context suggests that "constitution" here refers to his physical - health state, as it is described as "marvelously sound" in relation to his ability to cope with privations and travel. The other options (statute, principles, ordinance) are not related to the physical and adaptive qualities being discussed.

Answer:

1. Health