Elizabeth, Who Was Born in 16th-Century England, Chose to Be

Elizabeth, who was born in 16th-century England, chose to be celibate. According to your book, all of the following are reasons why Elizabeth might have made this choice EXCEPT:

A) to free herself from the limitations imposed by marriage and motherhood.
B) to enable her to pursue an education by entering a religious community.
C) to enable her to retain her political power, because if she had married, she would have been subject to the will of her husband.
D) to find the perfect companion as husband.