Answer:
A). Popova accepts the gun duel challenges, but needs Smirnov to teach her how to fire the gun .
C). Smirnov agrees to teach Popova how to fire a gun.
Step-by-step explanation:
As per the question, options A and C includes the details which back the idea that 'The Bear' is a farce which primarily functions to evoke laughter. The exaggerated details like 'Popova accepts the gun duel challenges, but needs Smirnov to teach her how to fire the gun' and 'Smirnov challenges Popova to a duel' are merged with the stereotype characters in the play create a dramatic sequence eliciting humor and laughter among the audience. Thus, options A and C are the correct answers.