Question

In what way is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Contest” a work of historical fiction?




It focuses on the popular Greek mythic hero Policles and cites examples of his bravery.



It describes the former Roman Emperor Nero and recreates ancient Rome and Greece.



It accurately portrays how international singing competitions were held in ancient Greece.



It gives a factual, true-to-life depiction of events that took place during Nero’s reign.