The answer is B, you are correct
Hindsight is saying looking from the back.... so pretty much its the same thing
Rule of thumb is a guide or refs principle of some sort. For example, "as a rule of thumb, I do not begin big projects until the weekend." I hope this helps.
Well, it tells you that thoughts (which express theme) and emotions (which express mood) are closely connected, so d. theme and mood are closely linked.