Question

For how many years did Rip Van Winkle sleep?

• A. $10$ years
• B. $15$ years
• C. $20$ years
• D. $50$ years

Answer 1

The correct option is C $20$ years

• The story 'Rip Van Winkle' was written by Washington Irving. Rip Van Winkle is the main character in the story. The story takes place in New York near the Catskill Mountains. The time frame is in the years before and after the American Revolutionary War, which took place from 1775-1783.
• Rip Van Winkle escapes to the mountains to get away from his wife, who wants him to do work on their farm. He meets a group of men, accepts a drink from them, and then falls asleep for 20 years. When he goes back to his town, many things have changed.