Mike Has Written a Novel

Multiple Choice

Mike has written a novel.When,if ever,would Mike's novel be copyright protected?

A) The novel is copyrighted automatically after completion.
B) The novel does not receive copyright protection unless it is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
C) It does not matter if it is ever copyrighted because Mike may sue in court to enforce his rights whether the novel is registered or not.
D) The novel must be published before it can be eligible for copyright protections.