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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 Old World New World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why could the Neanderthals not keep up with the Cro-Magnons?
(a) They couldn't communicate with the same complexity
(b) Their brains were not as big
(c) They could not run as fast
(d) They did not have fire

2. How many words were contained in the dictionary mentioned in #113?
(a) 4,300
(b) 25,000
(c) 43,000
(d) 430,000

3. In what country does the printing revolution take place?
(a) Ireland
(b) France
(c) England
(d) Wales

4. What did Sir William Jones recognize?
(a) The rhythm of the Romance languages
(b) Similarities between Sanskrit and languages of Europe
(c) The adaptability of the English language
(d) The verb tenses of European languages

5. What else impacts the pronunciation of some words?
(a) Speech impediments
(b) Southern accents
(c) Lazy speakers
(d) Regional pronunciations

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference between Cro-Magnon man and Neanderthal man?

2. The differences between languages bring up questions about what?

3. How do Americans view British pronunciation and vocabulary?

4. Which group surprisingly makes grammar and word mistakes?

5. On what principle are cliches based?

(see the answer key)

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