Since there is no underlined portion we aren’t able to answer the question. Sorry
<span>to show why she decided to paint cityscapes
This is the most probable reason. She was already an artist when she graduated so that knocks out option 1. She might have been creative and determined, but this is not particularly mentioned (unless you count the last line). She does not exactly use her education to figure out what to do.</span>
<span>D. Arsat’s brother was holding their pursuers off with a gun.
According to the excerpt the brother wanted Arsat to continue on so he could keep the people away. He says that they do not have a gun and they'd be intimidated. He says that once he has "fired all the shots" he will catch up since he's a strong runner.
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