Even though I never read the text based on when I read questions I think it's is C
<span>They offered a tract of land to any free man who would farm it since they are both have cultural and ethnic diversity. The Dutch also offer a trade and a land expansion. Like the French in the north, the Dutch focused their interest on the fur trade. To that end, they cultivated contingent relations with the Five Nations of the Iroquois to procure greater access to key central regions from which the skins came.</span>
<span>He is surprised by the question and says that owning books is against the law.</span>
The correct answer is B.
The paths are described as a web, meaning there is no one route that seems better than the others. This idea is further echoed by saying there are "no sure endings." It is not clear which path will take them to their destination.
Therefore, this description conveys the idea that there is no clear indication which way the group should go.
