Which of these sentences is an appropriate paraphrase?

a.
melons are eaten all over the world because of their cool and crisp taste. there are two groups of melon—one is muskmelons and the other is watermelons. they come from different places.
b.
muskmelons and watermelons are two types of melons. although these melons come from different places, they each have managed to gain popularity throughout the world.
c.
melons can be divided into groups: muskmelons and watermelons. muskmelons are from persia and have fibers in their interior while watermelons are from africa and have striped green melons.
d.
melons are a popular fruit in many countries around the world. they are part of the gourd family and can be divided into two groups. one group comes from persia and the other comes from africa.

The answer is C Melons can be divided into groups: muskmelons and watermelons. Muskmelons are from Persia and have fibers in their interior while watermelons are from Africa and have striped green melons.

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.

c) vampires in history and modern life.