Depending on what grade you are, maybe. If you are in sixth grade or lower, yes. In seventh and higher, no. A question as a hook is taught in elementary school but should not be used in higher grade essays.
James is smarter than Steven. Since smarter is already used to show that James has a higher mental ability than Steven, there is no need for "more"
I am actually working on this play myself, I play titania and I can tell you the answer is C