And as for the decks and upper works they would caulk them as well as they could, though with the working of the ship they would not long keep staunch, there would otherwise be no great danger, if they did not overpress her* with sails —from Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford *her—the ship

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They always say that juvenile delinquency is a problem. a.)them b.)everyone c.)a noun

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?