The Nike of Samothrace (fig. 3.19) was designed to give the impression that __________
A. Athena has grabbed the hair of a winged monster who writhes in agony
B. the goddess had just descended to the prow of the ship
C. it is trying to block the entry of the Greek gift-horse into Troy
D. none of the above
E. both B and C
Answer: B
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