Question

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

• A. Three years
• B. Four years
• C. Five years
• D. Six years

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Five years

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.