In 2008, Sara writes Terror at the Track, a novel about racecar driving. Sara does not register the work with the appropriate government office. Under federal copyright law, Sara's work is protected
A) for ten years.
B) for twenty years.
C) for the life of the author plus seventy years.
D) forever.

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According to federal copyright law, works are protected for the life of the author plus 70 years. Therefore, Sara's work will be protected for this duration even if she did not register it. Option A and B are incorrect as copyright protection lasts much longer than 10 or 20 years. Option D is incorrect as copyright protection is not perpetual, it eventually expires.

In 2008, Sara Writes Terror at the Track, a Novel