Multiple choice

From 1585 to 1592, there was no information about Shakespeare. This period is known as

  1. the missing years

  2. the black years

  3. the suspense years

  4. the lost years
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The period 1585-1592 in Shakespeare's life is historically termed 'the lost years' as there are no records of his activities during this time. Terms like 'missing years', 'black years', or 'suspense years' are not used by historians.

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