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Select the two answers that state the central idea and supporting details to create an objective summary of the passage.

Lewis Hallam's family came to the United States from England in 1752. Theater in the eighteenth century was much different than it is today. Lewis was among many actors who suffered from stage fright. Most troupes traveled from city to city, scheduling their performances to coincide with other events that might attract large crowds. Going to the theater was a social event, and people sometimes used their attendance to show off their wealth. A theater manager told men in the audience that they would not be permitted to enter the stage. Plays in the eighteenth century lasted longer than plays today. It was probably very exciting to attend a play in the eighteenth century.
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Lewis Hallam's family came to the United States from England in 1752. Lewis was among many actors who suffered from stage fright.

Theater in the eighteenth century was much different than it is today. Going to the theater was a social event, and people sometimes used their attendance to show off their wealth.

A theater manager told men in the audience that they would not be permitted to enter the stage.

Most troupes traveled from city to city, scheduling their performances to coincide with other events that might attract large crowds.

It was probably very exciting to attend a play in the eighteenth century.

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The two answers that state the central idea and supporting details to create an objective summary of the passage are:

1. **Theater in the eighteenth century was much different than it is today. Going to the theater was a social event, and people sometimes used their attendance to show off their wealth.**

2. **Most troupes traveled from city to city, scheduling their performances to coincide with other events that might attract large crowds.**

These selections encapsulate the main idea about the differences in theater during the eighteenth century and provide supporting details about the social context and logistical considerations of performances.
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