Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Slaves were freed from _______ only after they died.

bondage

Slaves were freed from bondage only after they died.

Explanation:

• Arrangement: This noun refers to the organization or planning of something, which doesn't fit the context of slaves being freed after death.
• Bondage: This noun refers to the state of being a slave or being under the control of another person. It fits perfectly in the context of the sentence, describing the condition from which the slaves were freed.
• Pilferage: This noun refers to the act of stealing small amounts of goods, which is not relevant to the context of slaves being freed.
• Agreement: This noun refers to a mutual understanding or arrangement between parties, which doesn't fit the context of slaves being freed after death.