Answer
C. Had a large base of support
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I'm thinking Huck Finn, and Of Mice and Men are similar, just by the dialogue, if not by the mannerisms of some of the characters.
I don't know if that answers the question but, hey; I tried. :-/
Answer:
D. Getting a job
Explanation:
Among the four examples, D is the most reasonable because it is most related to wages. Through the experience of getting a job, the author can shape a perspective on minimum wages.