What theme is homer presenting when odysseus’s men forget about going home after eating the lotus in part 1 of the odyssey?

a. physical superiority is a great advantage.
b. pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals.
c. the comforts of home are treasured during hardship.
d. personal reflection brings wisdom and insight.

What excerpt from a student essay maintains the most objective tone

Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. match the audience to the description of each speech.

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?