Read the dictionary entry.

protest (proh-test)
verb
1. to object
2. to make a serious declaration
noun
3. a complaint
4. a dispute

which meaning of protest best defines the underlined word in the paragraph?

once when my mother served turnips, my dad staged a protest. he put down his fork, stood up, and told mom turnips should be banned from the face of the earth. now we only eat them if dad is on a business trip and eating away from home.

a.
1. to object

b.
2. to make a serious declaration

c.
3. a complaint

d.
4. a dispute