Read the paragraph. jenna hoisted her backpack and hustled toward her locker. she fidgeted her foot while twirling the familiar numbers, silently reciting the properties of matter she expected to see on her science test. with a hasty stuff-and-switch maneuver, she grabbed the notebook needed for her first class. which words reveal the pace of the story? check all that apply.

What is the definition of scathing? a. to assail with abusive language c. to deter by advice or persuasion b. bitterly severe, as a remark d. the west wind; a mild wind

What does the morality play everyman say about fate and free will? develop a short response using examples from the text to support your answer.

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?