Step 1: Context.
The bird's restlessness is attributed to separation from parents.
Step 2: Option Analysis.
(A) beloved: Incorrect.
(B) friend: Incorrect.
(C) parents: Correct.
(D) cousins: Incorrect.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (C) parents.
“One of these days you’re going to talk yourself into a load of trouble,” her father said aggressively. What do you learn about Sophie’s father from these lines? (Going Places)