Context: He tied the cross with silken thread , to hold the acorns , fifty nine . He placed it around his golden hair , and spent the evening with his flock . He prayed as each strayed sheep he found , and touched the acorns one by one . The evening late , the boy was weak , but counted on into the night .

Question: What 's a possible reason he spent the evening with his flock ?
Options:
0. Because he placed something around his golden hair .
1. Because there were fifty nine acorns .
2. None of the above choices .
3. Because he cares for them .
Answer: 3