Questions: Read the excerpt from Midsummer by Derek Walcott. I was there to add some color to the British theater. "But the blacks can't do Shakespeare, they have no experience. Based on the excerpt, what is the speaker's perspective on British theater? The speaker feels that most people are familiar with Shakespeare. The speaker feels that British theater is not inclusive of all races. The speaker feels that most actors need more experiencé. The speaker feels that Shakespeare is overrated in England.

The answer is B: The speaker feels that British theater is not inclusive of all races.

Explanation for each option:

A. The speaker feels that most people are familiar with Shakespeare.
This option is incorrect because the excerpt does not address the familiarity of people with Shakespeare. Instead, it focuses on the racial dynamics within British theater.

B. The speaker feels that British theater is not inclusive of all races.
This option is correct. The excerpt highlights the speaker's role in adding "some color to the British theater" and mentions a stereotype that "the blacks can't do Shakespeare," indicating a lack of inclusivity and racial bias in the theater.

C. The speaker feels that most actors need more experience.
This option is incorrect. The excerpt does not discuss the experience level of actors in general; it specifically addresses racial stereotypes about black actors and their perceived ability to perform Shakespeare.

D. The speaker feels that Shakespeare is overrated in England.
This option is incorrect. The excerpt does not make any claims about the value or status of Shakespeare in England. It focuses on racial issues within the theater rather than critiquing Shakespeare's work itself.