2. How does the author introduce the main idea of the passage? O A The author explains the traditions in order of importance.
OB The author explains the purposes of the traditions across cultures and
then gives specific examples.
O c The author explains a number of specific traditions and then
summarizes how they are all the same.
OD The author compares and contrasts traditions across cultures to
determine which is most celebratory.

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?