The diction of Steinbeck here in apparently describing the dustbowl conditions of the Dirty Thirties is speaking of "tenant men" or presumably men who were tenant farmers perhaps who were allowed to live on the land in return for working it and that they "scuffed" their way home indicates that the dust was so thick they had to scuff but also perhaps that since they could barely make a living under the poor agricultural conditions they did not walk confidently but scuffed.
"After many years of inner turmoil, the nation of China was united once again under the Ming Dynasty. European ships also had arrived, exposing China to another culture's influence"
The answer is D John realized vacations do not always turn out exactly as planned, but can still be lots of fun. Hope this helps!
My answer for this question is B. Correlative.
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