Question

based on the context, what does \furtively\ most nearly mean in the following sentence?
\there came a point, in the months before mandelas release, when we could live less furtively.\
cautiously or secretly to avoid attention
peacefully and quietly
proudly and without fear
comfortably and securely

Explanation:

The word "furtively" typically means doing something in a secretive or cautious way to avoid being noticed. In the context of the sentence, before Mandela's release, people might have been living in a way that required caution and secrecy. The other options like "peacefully and quietly", "proudly and without fear", "comfortably and securely" do not convey the sense of secrecy and caution that "furtively" implies.

Answer:

A. Cautiously or secretly to avoid attention