The era after Charles II's Restoration to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland saw a surge in the popularity of theater because __________.
entertainment pastimes such as theater were banned under the Protectorship of Oliver Cromwell
Charles II's personal honor and chastity saw a great deal of praise from many different kinds of authors
Charles II was a gifted actor himself and promoted plays for his own benefit
Charles II's religious policy favored plays that promoted anti-Catholic tendencies
all English playwrights except William Shakespeare had been banned by decree of Oliver Cromwell
Which of the following authors composed a long epic allegorical poem about Queen Elizabeth I?
Edmund Spenser
Ben Johnson
Sir Walter Raleigh
Geoffrey Chaucer
William Shakespeare