Question

"By the art of growing old", the author means

• A. Some special skill by applying which one can grow old
• B. That growing old is like creating a work of art
• C. The acceptance of old age as a fact of life
• D. The refusal on one's part to grow old

Answer 1

The correct option is C The acceptance of old age as a fact of life

Some confusion can arise between option (b) and option (c). However, we can eliminate option (b) on the pretext that that old age comes to every being; growing old is more of a fact rather than an art which is unique only to some. Therefore, "by the art of growing old", the author means, the acceptance of old age as a fact of life.