Near the end of "Samson Agonistes," Samson resists performing before attendants of what type of event ?
Correct answer: D. A and B
- A. Greek Olympic Games
- B. A Roman Circus
- C. A Gladiator competition
- D. A and B
Explanation
Samson is asked to become a public spectacle for the Philistines, recalling both Greek athletic contests and Roman circus displays. The question treats these as the two relevant models of public entertainment, so both A and B apply.
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