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?