Question

Logic problem:
A literature test with 5 alternatives and only one correct, referring to the birthdate of a famous writer, has the following options:
A) XIX century
B) XX century
C) before 1860
D) after 1830
E) none

Answer 1

the answer can't be A, B, or D, and I see why. But why can't it be E? The answer's C btw.