B. Because you don't want to have a sentence that isn't complete in an essay
I just took the quiz! The answer is "B"
The reference to the "booming drums of the regiment" indicates that this section of the poem depicts a battle and takes place during a time when military drums were still used during conflict.
That the killer bees can die when they sting someone
Writers and speakers use counter claims so that they can counter something if it shows up. If there is an opinion that someone says, that could be counted a claim as long as they use evidence. Then if you disagree, you can use a counterclaim to tell them that you have a different opinion that is backed up by an opinion.