Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

ROBIN. True, Ralph; and more, Ralph, if thou hast any mind to Nan Spit, our kitchenmaid, then turn her and wind her to thy own use as often as thou wilt, and at midnight.
RALPH. O brave Robin, shall I have Nan Spit, and to mine own use? On that condition I’ll feed thy devil with horsebread as long as he lives, of free cost.

Which option explains how the excerpt develops the central idea that humans lack the discretion to effectively manage power?

a. It shows that even those of low social status—like Robin and Ralph—can attain power.
b. It shows that all people are willing to make deals with the Devil, so long as their desires are granted.
c. It shows that women are do not have the same opportunities for power as men do.
d. It shows that others—besides Dr. Faustus—intend to use power to fulfill trivial desires.

Answer 1

B.) It shows that all people are willing to make deals with the Devil, so long as their desires are granted.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct option is B.
From the excerpt given above it can be seen that Ralph is more than ready to do that which he will never do on a neutral ground, all because Robin told him that he can have Nan Spit, the kitchen maid. This shows that people are always ready to make deals when there is a possibility of their desires being granted.