The Series of Pageant Plays Performed at York Were Not

question 16

Multiple Choice

The series of pageant plays performed at York were not only motivated by devotion but also:

• A)created such chaos in the town that many heinous crimes were committed during their production.
• B)pride in the nation of England.
• C)a desire to teach biblical stories to nonbelievers.
• D)the desire of the guilds to display their wares in the plays.
• E)a desire to mock the royal family.

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