The Term Straw Poll, an Analogy for Finding Out What

The term straw poll, an analogy for finding out what public opinion is, refers to ______.

A) political parties choosing candidates when delegates drop straws in a box as they vote for one candidate or another
B) tossing straws in the air to see which way the wind is blowing
C) sipping a drink through a straw to get the flavor of the drink
D) drawing straws to see who wins or loses