Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

The exhibit of the South African men in Boston began with a cacophony of animal _________ made by the 'savages' while om of sight. The troupe then _________ onto the stage, barely _________ in skins and feathers and clutching spears and clubs, and _________ to perform several native songs and dances.

The most appropriate option to fill in the blanks is Option B.

“The exhibit of the South African men in Boston began with a cacophony of animal sounds made by the ‘savages’ while out of sight. The troupe then leaped onto the stage, barely clad in skins and feathers and clutching spears and clubs, and proceeded to perform several native songs and dances.”

This option makes the most sense in the context of the sentence, as it correctly describes the scene of the exhibit. The word “sounds” accurately describes the noises made by the ‘savages’, “leaped” is a suitable action for the troupe’s entrance onto the stage, “clad” correctly describes their attire, and “proceeded” is the appropriate action for their performance of songs and dances.