For each blank select one entry from the corresponding column of choices. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

Ironically, the myth of Martin Van Buren’s _________ was due largely to circumstances that had little to do with Van Buren himself; in reality, of all the U.S. presidents since Andrew Jackson, Van Buren exceeded the average in education, intellect, and experience.

a. Profundity 

b. Stoicism 

c. Mediocrity 

d. Aptitude 

e. Malleability