________ her death in 1886, the poet had become a legend in her hometown.

A. It was before long               B. When before long    

C. Ever since                      D. Long before

________ her death in 1886, the poet had become a legend in her hometown.

1. A.
   It was before long
2. B.
   When before long
3. C.
   Ever since
4. D.
   Long before

________ her death in 1886, the poet had become a legend in her hometown.

A. It was before long     B. When before long      

C. Ever since      D. Long before

________ her death in 1886, the poet had become a legend in her hometown.

         her death in 1886,the poet had become a legend in her hometown.

　　A．It was before long                     B. May

　　C．When long before                     C.  Should need