Which line in this excerpt from the story supports the idea that hans is gullible?

Which  two  sections of text in these excerpts from virginia woolf's  mrs. dalloway  deal with the motif of water?

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.

Which form does a verb take when the subject receives the action?