Answer:
Dead
Explanation:
He is just stating that he can hear the old mans heart, as is it were drums beating in his ear.
I think the right answer is B, I could be wrong (sorry if I am wrong)
Greetings!
There are numerous examples for this question:
One example could be...
When you spend hours studying for a test, in order to obtain a high mark.
Hope this helps.
-Benjamin