Based on details in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, Napoleon’s scholars and scientists receive the nickname "the donkeys" because they
A
capture the city of Alexandria and overrun the Nile Delta while riding on donkeys.B
use donkeys as their transportation while making expeditions into the countryside.C
collect a variety of plants and animals to study—and their favorite is donkeys.D
keep donkeys as pets in the elegant palace that serves as their headquarters.