The correct answer is option (A):
Eminence … tumultuous
The correct answer is "Eminence … tumultuous." Let's break down why:
The sentence describes Alexander as someone who struggled with success. The blank spaces need words that reflect this struggle.
* "Eminence" means high rank or fame, fitting the context of an emperor's increasing influence. The sentence indicates Alexander's power grew, and "eminence" captures that sense of rising status.
* "Tumultuous" means wild, chaotic, and marked by disturbance. This describes a life that is difficult and unstable, mirroring the sentence's description of Alexander's inability to cope with success. The sentence points towards his life becoming more challenging as his power grew.
Let's look at why the other options are less fitting:
* "Temperance … dispassionate": Temperance refers to moderation and self-control. Dispassionate means impartial and not showing emotion. These words contradict the descriptions of Alexander as "vain" (excessively proud of oneself) and "prone to violence."
* "Notoriety … providential": Notoriety means being famous or well-known for something bad. Providential means happening at a good time. While the idea of a bad reputation could make sense, the second blank wouldn't necessarily align with the description of Alexander.
* "Promotion … passionate": Promotion refers to being raised in rank, and passionate means showing or caused by strong feelings. While promotion and power could make sense in the sentence, the second word, passionate, has a positive association, which contradicts the negative portrayal of Alexander.
* "Name … famous": This option is repetitive. While the sentence mentions how his reputation grew, the options do not provide strong enough synonyms for the sentence to make sense in its meaning.
Therefore, "Eminence … tumultuous" best completes the sentence, reflecting the increasing power and the tumultuous, difficult life that followed for Alexander.