READ THIS PASSAGE: They flock together like sheep instead of scattering, and even the wounded are shot down like hares by the airmen.”

QUESTION:

What do the similes flock together like sheep and the wounded are shot down like hares suggest about the recruits?

a. They listen for danger like animals listen for attacking predators.
a. They listen for danger like animals listen for attacking predators.

b. They communicate with each other like animals who live in packs.
b. They communicate with each other like animals who live in packs.

c. They are weak and defenseless like animals hunted by predators.
c. They are weak and defenseless like animals hunted by predators.

d. They rely on their natural instincts in order to help them survive.