The correct answer to which dish would typically have silverware placed horizontally above the plate is dessert (C). This follows traditional dining etiquette that is still applicable today.
The question pertains to the proper placement of silverware on a dining table. In formal dining etiquette, silverware is arranged around the plate based on the order of use and the type of dish being served. The correct answer to the question is C) Dessert. Typically, dessert spoons and forks are placed horizontally above the plate, to be used for the final course.
In historical dining such as that during the Roman Empire, as seen with the discovery of the Mildenhall Treasure, silverware and tableware would have also been arranged according to the customs of the time. However, such intricately detailed pieces were likely to be showcased for aesthetic pleasure as well as for function during feasting events.
In conclusion, based on traditional dinner setting rules still applied today, for which dish the silverware is typically placed horizontally above the plate, the correct answer is dessert, matching option C.