Question

In their stead, people increasingly choose to see secular plays on historical and moral themes. These are performed up and down the country by theater companies called after lords, for example "Lord Sussex’s Men," "Lord Strange’s Men," "the Lord Admiral’s Men," and "Lord Leicester’s Men." The reason for these names is that, while unattached actors are liable to be arrested for vagrancy, the Act of 1572 specifically excludes players properly authorized by lords from being considered vagabonds.

Which factor directly influenced the names of the theater companies?A. the Act of 1572B. the play Lord Sussex’s MenC. the historical and moral themesD. the leading actors

Answer 1

A The act of 1572

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Answer 2

A. the Act of 1572

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the excerpt from "The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England," the Act of 1572 did not allow independent actors to perform freely, since they had to be given permission or be sponsored by lords. Otherwise, autonomous actors were considered homeless and beggars, and were likely to be arrested. Therefore, theatre companies named after their lord emerged and were given consent to perfom.