Answer:
c. the actions of the colonists are foolish and ineffective
Explanation:
The colonialist of the excerpt were trying to find a solution to a problem that did not exist, therefore needed no solving. The rock wasn't in the way of the railroad, still, they were unsuccessfully trying to blow it. It does sound like a silly behavior.
For real like can it be any story genre?
B, the best way to ensure equality is to make everyone the same.