Question

According to one of the villagers, Rip Van Winkle was visited by the ghost of:

John Smith.

Sir Walter Raleigh.

Henry Hudson.

Benjamin Franklin.

Answer 1

Henry Hudson.

Step-by-step explanation:

One day, Rip wanders off into the woods to escape his nagging wife. Hearing thunder, he unwittingly follows the ghosts of Henry Hudson's men deep into the wilderness. As the men play nine-pins, Rip imbibes a "magic potion" - quietly falling into a deep sleep.