Read the following passage: This week, we invite you to take a look at our new series: The Real Pets of the Indianapolis Suburbs. Check out what happens when these pampered dogs from adorable Airedales to diva dachshunds that have attitudes as big as their bodies are small start getting real with one another. What information would be necessary for a reader to understand that the passage is meant as satire? A. Most Americans do not know much about how pets are treated. B. There are many reality television shows about extremely specific topics. C. Many people believe that pets in America are not well cared for. D. Dogs are a popular trend in current television programming.

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?