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Question

Which of the following arrangements is in the correct chronological sequence ?

The correct answer is Every Man in His Humour
The Shoemaker’s Holiday
Antonio’s Revenge
The Changeling

Determining Play Chronological Sequence

To find the correct chronological sequence, we need to establish the approximate dates of first performance or publication for each listed play:

  • Every Man in His Humour by Ben Jonson: First performed in 1598.
  • The Shoemaker’s Holiday by Thomas Dekker: First performed in 1599.
  • Antonio’s Revenge by John Marston: First performed around 1601.
  • The Changeling by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley: First performed in 1622.

Arranging Plays Chronologically

Based on these dates, the correct chronological sequence is:

  1. Every Man in His Humour (1598)
  2. The Shoemaker’s Holiday (1599)
  3. Antonio’s Revenge (c. 1601)
  4. The Changeling (1622)

This sequence matches Option 1.

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  1. Complete the sentence.

    Shakespeare has written _______ historical plays.

  2. Complete the sentence.

    Milton's poetic style is generally regarded as _______.

  3. Fill in the gap.

    Galsworthy's famous play 'The Silver Box' deals with ________.

  4. W. H. Auden belonged to the:

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