I feel like the tone in these few lines is that of stubbornness, so (D).
The author talks about how the fruit struggles and continues to grow despite of everything going against it. This is probably a reference to something else. ( I think the rights of colored people?"
Answer:
I think it is B)Firm.
Explanation:
Through everything that the tree is struggling with, I believe that it being firm having a solid structure, but is still yet growing despite all the challenges it say that everyone is facing. That no matter what Africa will always be firm.
