Q: You are presented with the quiz "What has a woody stem covered with bark?" But you don't know the answer, so you turn to your teacher to ask for hints. He says that "trees have woody stems covered with bark" and "pines in general are popular trees". So, what's the best answer to the question?

Choices:
(I) Aloe
(II) Cacti
(III) bamboo
(IV) bushes
(V) Pines
(VI) Ferns
(VII) apple
(VIII) elms
A:
(V)