Read the selection below and answer the question. Leisure is time for doing something useful; this leisure the diligent man will obtain, but the lazy man never, so
that, as Poor Richard says, a life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things.
Which of the statements below best describes this quotation?

A. This passage criticizes ethical action.
B. This passage is an excerpt from a religious sermon.
C. This passage praises the printed word,
D. This passage is an example of the Protestant Work Ethic.

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?