In 'The Second Shepherds' Play,' what does the character Mak steal from the other shepherds?
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Correct answer: A stolen sheep
Mak steals a sheep and hides it in a cradle, pretending it is his newborn child. This farcical subplot serves as a secular parody of the Nativity scene that follows, providing comic contrast before the devotional conclusion of the play.
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