Question

What best completes this statement about "London, 1802?" According to Wordsworth, nineteenth-century England has forfeited her ancient: naval power sense of democracy virtues materialistic wealth

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) virtues.

The word that best completes this sentence of "London, 1802" is virtues.

According to Wordsworth, 19th-century England has forfeited her ancient virtues.

The classic poem "London, 1802", was written by the English writer William Wordsworth. This piece of poetic work is a harsh critic of selfish English people. In the poem, Wordsworth also had good comments about John Milton, stating that he was a classy man.

So it is correct to say that according to Wordsworth, 19th-century England has forfeited her ancient virtues.

Answer 2

According to Wordsworth, nineteenth-century England has forfeited her ancient virtues. 
He says:
Have forfeited their ancient English dower 
Of inward happiness; We are selfish men.