Which of the following sentences most effectively paraphrases the ideas in this paragraph?
Mr. and Mrs. Farquar spread the rumor of what had happened on their farm. The white farmers were
surprised but their black servants were not.
O Soon, Mr. and Mrs. Farquars' neighbors learned of what had happened on their farm. While the tribal
folks understood the mysteries of the veld, the district residents shared this tale and other personal
stories.
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O The news of what had happened on the farm spread quickly throughout the district. Everyone in Africa
knew that the bush had something to hide.
O Everyone soon heard about what had happened on Mr. and Mrs. Farquar's farm because gossip spreads
quickly. The bush land of Africa and the mysteries it held were well-known by local tribe members;
these secrets inspired others to share stories about the strange things that they had seen and experienced.



The answer is b. Soon, Mr. and Mrs. Farquars' neighbors learned of what had happened on their farm. While the tribal