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, why might Elizabeth have made this choice?

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) All of the above.