23.The word "which"in line 12refers to

(A)seed

(B)bird

(C)force

(D)bill

24.The word "gap"in line 13is closest in meaning to

(A)opening

(B)flower

(C)mouth

(D)tree

25.The word "discards"in line 15is closest in meaning to

(A)eats

(B)breaks

(C)finds out

(D)gets rid of

26.The word "others"in line 18refers to

(A)bills

(B)species

(C)seeds

(D)cones

27.The word "deft"in line 19is closest in meaning to

(A)hungry

(B)skilled

(C)tired

(D)pleasant

28.The word "robust"in line 24is closest in meaning to

(A)strong

(B)colorful

(C)unusual

(D)sharp