The author of the passage does not believe that______.

A．gave up all his opportunities
B．promised to try again next time
C．overthrew the government by force
D．told the people the truth about his opponent

A．admired for his trickery
B．no match for the lion
C．pitied for his trick
D．considered worthless

A．Ferns must take root.
B．The ground must be covered with grass.
C．More soil must accumulate.
D．Smaller plants must die out.