Verb Tense SC-Howard Stern

[rishisbook]

Though he had had success broadcasting his controversial radio program on highly regulated terrestrial airwaves, Howard Stern opted out of terrestrial broadcasting in favor of the less regulated satellite radio medium.
Though he had had
Though he has had
Even though he had
Having had
Having achieved


Confused between A and C. Why do you need a past perfect here if simple past would suffice. I selected C. Correct answer is A.

[jnelson0612]

Please see this thread: sc-howard-stern-t10137.html