Why did dante most likely choose to write his views on christianity in an indirect manner when he wrote the divine comedy? a. dante thought about his own christian views and personal shortcomings as he wrote it, and by writing in this style, readers could do the same as they read it. b. dante wanted to point out the church leaders' failings in a very public way, so this style of writing allowed him to give names and grievances. c. dante felt that writing for entertainment was for writers who hadn't fully developed their writing style yet. d. dante knew that his family would be looking for hidden messages of his well-being, so writing in this style gave them personal insight.

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?