Make an inference about the story’s conflict based on the setting in this passage. the contrast between “an eyesore” and “white palaces” suggests that the story’s conflict will be based on wealth and appearances. the phrase “the history of the summer” suggests that the conflict will occur over contrasting accounts of that summer. the fact that nick mentions how much rent he pays suggests that the main conflict will surround how nick manages his money.

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?