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Direction: In the following questions, you have several brie f passages with some questions following each passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Passage III

Insects, by far the most abundant creatures on earth, might have taken over long ago if hordes of them weren't eaten away every day by birds, frogs or spiders. But these tiny, six-legged invertebrates have many ways of protecting themselves: a speedy get away, venomous stings, repugnant odours, poisonous flesh or irritating hairs. However, camouflage is the most spectacular form of insect trickery. Some deceive their enemies by taking on the appearance of a dreaded species. This is called mimesis. It's how small wasp moths imitate wasps, thanks to the black and yellow rings on their armour, their diaphanous wings and irregular flight. Some butterflies simply disappear by becoming exactly the colour of their host plant. Others disguise, their shape with disruptive patterns of colors - the principle used to design military uniforms.

Small wasp moths protect themselves by

A) a speedy get away         

B) changing colour

C) venomous stings

D) irritating hairs