Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Audiences in Theaters

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes audiences in theaters during the first half of the nineteenth century?

• A) They quietly watched performances.
• B) They were an equal mix of men and women.
• C) They preferred patriotic dramas to comedies.
• D) They were reluctant to judge the quality of the acting.
• E) They responded vocally to the quality of performances.

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