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:
- Every Man in His Humour (1598)
- The Shoemaker’s Holiday (1599)
- Antonio’s Revenge (c. 1601)
- The Changeling (1622)
This sequence matches Option 1.