I do not know what a minim is but based on its root it has to be very SMALL.
Absolute phrases are types of phrases which don't refer to just a single word in a sentence, but rather to the entire sentence. Usually, they have this form: noun + participle (looks like a verb ending in -ing) + optional modifiers/objects.
In this sentence, just look for a participle in order to find your absolute phrase. The correct answer is eyes glittering with concentration. The phrase describes how Jacques managed to move his cursor.
Answer: C. Prodigy
Explanation: The word Prodigy comes from the meaning of like a storyline of your life or the early days. This could be associated with before because they have something alike with the actual meaning of the word.