Use reasoning to lead to the answer of the following question:
They wanted to put on a show about being human beings, which ironically worked because none of them could do what well?\nOptions:\n- behave well\n- question authority\n- melt\n- act\n- read newspapers

act
Put on a show is all about acting.

It ironically worked because none of them could act well.

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Therefore, the answer is act