Read the passage.
by 1592, shakespeare had become a popular actor, poet, and playwright in london. but,
during his time, it was not always safe to be involved with the theater. there were people who
sought to close all theaters, fine playgoers for attending play performances, and have the
actors whipped.
fortunately, the reigning queen, elizabeth i, loved and supported the theater and the arts. she
and the members of her court "adopted" acting companies, letting them use her name and
operate under her protection. in 1594, shakespeare became a member of the acting company
sponsored by the chamberlain to queen elizabeth. they were called the lord chamberlain's
men.
which element of this passage tells you that the writer's purpose is to you understand
that elizabeth was unlike many of her subjects?
a. the writer tells you that the queen allowed the acting companies to use her name.
b. the writer tells you that shakespeare was a special favorite of the queen, despite his
unpopularity with others.
c. the writer tells you (and supports with examples) that elizabeth supported the theater
despite the fact that many people tried to close them.
d. the writer tells you that the lord chamberlain's men were not named after queen
elizabeth, but rather her chamberlain.