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Part 2: Summarizing Central Ideas about Elizabethan England Answers

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6

Which excerpts from the text signal the sequence of events? Check all that apply."At the start of the reign the majority of productions are miracle plays . . .""Unfortu­nately this is located too far from the city and it does not attract large audiences.""In 1594–95 the Lord Admiral's Men perform a total of thirty-eight plays . . .""Let’s say you want to go to one of the theaters for an afternoon perfor­mance.""Eight years later Francis Langley erects the Swan on a site nearby . . ."". . . the following year the city authorities try to out­law plays altogether . . ."

A
"At the start of the reign the majority of productions are miracle plays . . ."
B
"Unfortu­nately this is located too far from the city and it does not attract large audiences."
C
"In 1594–95 the Lord Admiral's Men perform a total of thirty-eight plays . . ."
D
"Let’s say you want to go to one of the theaters for an afternoon perfor­mance."
E
"Eight years later Francis Langley erects the Swan on a site nearby . . ."
F
". . . the following year the city authorities try to out­law plays altogether . . ."
7

What was the most direct result of this series of events?

A
the success of Thomas Kyd
B
the use of different spoken rhythms
C
the more passionate performances
D
the success of Christopher Marlowe
8

Based on the structure of the passage, which event most directly caused city authorities to try to outlaw plays?

A
New plays were written every year.
B
The queen encouraged dramatic art.
C
The queen attended a performance at Gray’s Inn.
D
The Puritans become enraged at theatre growth.
9

Which factor directly influenced the actors' decision to resume their travels?

A
the population of London
B
the popularity of plays in Bath and Nottingham
C
the outbreak of the plague
D
the theater ban in Stratford-upon-Avon

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