Read the passage.

Our school play should be A Midsummer Night’s Dream because lots of people will come see it. It is a famous play by Shakespeare. People will be more likely to see it than a play they have never heard of. It is also an important work of literature. Other schools could bring their language arts students to see the play because it would connect with what they are studying in class.

Which statement best defends the author’s claim with additional evidence?

a) More than 20 different characters appear during this play.
b) Shakespeare wrote a lot of funny jokes and scenes in this play.
c) Studies show that this is currently Shakespeare’s most popular play.
d) This play can be performed even on a small stage with only a few props.