All of the Following Is True of the Chinese Historian

question 6

Multiple Choice

All of the following is true of the Chinese historian Sima Qian EXCEPT:

• A) He followed in his father's profession.
• B) He was determined to relay the truth about events and people no matter the cost.
• C) He chose castration over death so he could finish writing his history.
• D) He condemned a court favorite by calling him an ineffective administrator and a coward.

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