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Read the following passage from The First Men in the Moon, then answer the question below.

Presently, first in patches, then running rapidly together into wider spaces, came the clearing of the glass, came the drawing of the misty veil that hid the moon world from our eyes.
Which of the following themes could be supported by the excerpt?

"The moon is a veiled world."
"Change is inevitable."
"Mankind is currently living in ignorance."
"Love conquers obstacles."

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3. "Mankind is currently living in ignorance."

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Presently, first in patches, then running rapidly together into wider spaces, came the clearing of the glass, came the drawing of the misty veil that hid the moon world from our eyes.

"Mankind is currently living in ignorance."

Man saw only the fraction of the world and rest is a mystery for him.

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