Why did drama become so popular during the Elizabethan period?
a. Elizabeth insisted on entertainment for the Londoners.
b. The London monasteries were converted to theaters.
c. The middle and upper classes had more leisure time.
d. Plays gave expression to England’s religious strife.
Answer: c
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