In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Passage:

Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting was himself an army scout. During .......... (1) war in South Afiica, when soldiers ........... (2) not easily available, he selected a few boys .......... (3) worked as messengers and did a wonderful .......... (4) as little scouts. Since then, the Scout Movement has ............. (5) throughout the world.