Why were later Roman mime performances often silent?
A) Because they were outlawed from speaking
B) Because in Rome many different languages were spoken
C) Because Emperor Nero had their tongues ripped out
D) Because Emperor Caligula ordered them to not interrupt his speeches
E) None of these choices
B
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