Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It was a long and dangerous journey in those unsettled days. The pilgrim had to face ______ by land and sea.

perils

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is perils.

The word perils means dangers or risks. In this case, the sentence is saying that it was a long and dangerous journey in those unsettled days. The pilgrim had to face perils by land and sea. This means that the pilgrim had to face many dangers and risks on their journey.

The other options are not correct.

• Safeties means the state of being safe. It cannot be used in this sentence because it does not describe dangers or risks.
• Respite means a short period of rest or relief. It cannot be used in this sentence because it does not describe dangers or risks.
• Exposure means the state of being exposed to something, especially to the elements. It can be used in this sentence, but it would mean that the pilgrim was exposed to the dangers of the journey, such as the elements.