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AssignmentMultiple Choice

An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1

Question 3 • EN091 Freshman English A

Which is the most accurate description of going to the theater in Shakespeare's day?

Answer
A
Theater was a feast for the imagination and for the senses; there were smells, sights, and sounds everywhere.
B
People could expect a pleasant afternoon at the theater but nothing very entertaining.
C
Going to the theater was possible only if you had a lot of money or knew someone related to the actors.
D
Theater was dangerous and dirty, and only the lower classes attended.

Explanation

Going to the theater in Shakespeare’s day was a lively sensory experience: audiences saw the action onstage, heard music and crowd noise, and encountered the smells of a packed outdoor playhouse. It could be noisy and crowded, but it was popular with people from different social classes, not just the wealthy or the poor. Therefore, the most accurate description is “a feast for the imagination and for the senses.”

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