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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 English as a World Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the speakers in #140 becoming a minority?
(a) Because of the limited applications for the language
(b) Because of the interest in studying English around the world
(c) Because of the difficulty in learning the language
(d) Because of the financial investment necessary to study

2. What system allows English speakers to communicate efficiently in writing?
(a) Phonetic
(b) Ebonic
(c) Tonal
(d) Syllabic

3. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?
(a) Printing the Bible in French
(b) Preserving religious rituals on scrolls
(c) Writing a book on the History of England
(d) Defending Britain from the Romans

4. What brings some sort of uniformity to spelling and language?
(a) Newspapers
(b) The printing press
(c) The Constitution
(d) McGuffy's Reader

5. When does modern English begin to emerge?
(a) The 12th century
(b) The 15th century
(c) The 19th century
(d) The 20th century

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does the printing revolution take place?

2. What language is used to communicate across borders?

3. What language and culture does the answer to #44 bring to England?

4. According to the author, what is easy or difficult depending on the point of view?

5. Why do other languages borrow English words and expressions?

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