In “New Land, New Life," what most develops the theme that hard work pays off? the description of Ruth
the description of Calvin
the description of Calvin's wife
the description of Ruth's boys

When is the best time to evaluate options? a. during the first step of decision-making b. as you identify options c. after you've identified many options

What is most likely nelson mandela's purpose of using third person point of view after introducing himself in his introductory paragraphs

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?