Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

1. And luck, is there a thing as luck? Some people seem to have all the luck. Or is that too a matter of temperament? A nature that doesn't sue for happiness often receives it in large measure. A nature that's placid, understanding, does not suffer the same frustrations as do those who are impatient, ambitious, power-oriented.

2. Luck would seem to walk beside the healthy and those unencumbered by the daily struggle for survival. We try to summon up Lady Luck, but there are long periods when she stays away and we have to be patient and hope for her return. 'Luck be my lady tonight!' sings the gambler in the Damon Runyon story, and once in a while she does smile upon us, albeit when least expected.

3. Luck and Chance are the same thing, I suppose. I have found that Chance gives, and takes away, and gives again. And so, when things are looking dark and gloomy, I know that daybreak is not far off.

4. I have been extremely fortunate or lucky or blessed by all the gods in that I have lived to this ripe age without too much disappointment or distress. I have made a fair living, doing the thing I enjoy putting words together and telling stories - and I have been able to find people to love and live for ...

5. Was it all accidental, or was it ordained, or was it in my nature to arrive unharmed at this final stage of life's journey? I love this life passionately, and I wish it could go on and on. But all good things must come to an end, and when the time comes to make my exit I hope I can do so with good grace and humour.