Part a: which option best captures a central theme of the passage?

a
having creative talent is more rewarding than merely being beautiful.
b
painting someone else is more rewarding than painting a self-portrait.
c
artists can be defensive of their work because they anticipate personal criticism.
d
artists can be protective of their work because of their personal investment into it.

answer:

a

explanation:

there was no passage so i just guessing.

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

explanation:

the emperor is made to look inferior next to faustus's power.