Which excerpt from "The Turtle” best shows that the turtle is following her natural instincts by building a nest?

The phrase “an old blind wish” suggests an instinctive urge, and “It isn’t even hers but came to her” shows the urge is inherited rather than a deliberate choice. This best explains why the turtle builds a nest as part of her natural behavior. Choice C describes her movement up the hill but does not explain the instinct behind it.

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