Final answer:
The statement 'Wealthy citizens paid for the costs of the plays, and were happy to do so' is b. False.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is false because it does not represent the historical reality of wealthy citizens paying for the costs of plays and being happy to do so.
In ancient Greek and Roman times, wealthy citizens indeed sponsored the costs of the plays. These citizens were known as 'choregoi' in Greece and 'sponsa' in Rome.
However, in the context of the question, it is important to note that the statement is not accurate because it does not represent the historical reality of the situation.
During the time of Renaissance theater in Europe, wealthy nobles and patrons also sponsored the costs of plays. However, whether they were happy to do so or not would vary from case to case.