HELP PLZ i think it’s a or b but not sure

What is the best revision of this statement from the body of a cover letter?

Which detail from the text best demonstrates the effect of totalitarianism on the animals? "progress was made in the dry frosty weather that followed." "it had been decided to build the walls three feet thick." "they were always cold, and usually hungry as well." "for a long time the quarry was full of snowdrifts and nothing could be done."

Which character threatens several times to kill solomon northup in twelve years a slave? clemens ray burch john williams robert