Read the excerpt from The Ancient City. The Greeks used a very light elder-wood javelin for athletics, with a throwing loop which made the javelin spin in flight, keeping it on course. Greek sources suggest that throws of 90 to 100 metres (295 to 328 feet) were possible.

Why does the author use the words "very light elder-wood” to describe the javelin? Check all that apply.

to show why the javelin could travel so far
to share where the javelin was made within Greece
to compare it to other countries’ javelins
to explain what the javelin was made from
to demonstrate the javelin’s throwing technique

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?