Question

Two entrepreneurs, Thomas Killigrew and ________, were awarded patents by Charles II, which gave them exclusive rights to present theatre in London.

a) William Shakespeare
b) Christopher Marlowe
c) Ben Jonson
d) Sir William Davenant

Answer 1

The correct answer is Sir William Davenant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d) Sir William Davenant.

In 1660, after the English Civil War and the ensuing closure of theatres, Charles II granted two patents to entrepreneurs who wanted to establish new theatres in London. One of them was Thomas Killigrew and the other was Sir William Davenant. These patents gave them exclusive rights to present theatre in London.