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How many years had passed since Wordsworth’s first visit to the Wye Valley?

AThree years

BFour years

CFive years

DSix years

Answer:

C. Five years

Read Explanation:

The opening lines of the poem confirm this:

"Five years have past; five summers, with the length
Of five long winters!"

Wordsworth first visited the Wye Valley in 1793 and then returned in 1798, which inspired the composition of Tintern Abbey. During this second visit, he reflects on how his perspective on nature has evolved over time.


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