Context: The first Shinto shrine contained three awesome statues that were about 30 feet high , made of wood and covered in gold flake . Of course we were n't allowed to take pictures . If there had n't of been anyone else there I would have though .

Question: Why were the statues covered in gold flake ?
Options:
0. Because someone thought that would look nice .
1. Because they were in the first Shinto shrine .
2. Because there were 3 statues
3. None of the above choices .
Answer: 0