Question 33. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2: "By the time the sun rose over the Seine, some...

Question 33. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2:

"By the time the sun rose over the Seine, some of the world’s most priceless treasures had vanished without a trace."?

        A. The treasures were so heavy that they could only be moved after the sun had risen.

        B. Because the treasures were priceless, the thieves decided to leave them near the Seine river.

        C. Before the morning began, several extremely valuable items had completely disappeared.

        D. The sunlight helped the thieves find the priceless treasures more easily as they escaped.