(Consider This) Violin Strings Made from Sheep Intestines Were First

question 130

Multiple Choice

(Consider This) Violin strings made from sheep intestines were first called "catgut" because

• A) at the time, it was thought to be extremely unlucky to kill sheep.
• B) the inventor wanted to establish a legally protected brand name.
• C) the inventor wanted to preserve his trade secret.
• D) the inventor thought that "catgut" would sound less offensive to buyers than "sheep intestines."

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