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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. Who invades England in 1066?
(a) The Norwegians
(b) The French
(c) The Normans
(d) The Romans

2. Which words are appropriate for the common people to use?
(a) Danish
(b) Irish
(c) Anglo-Saxon
(d) French

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

4. During Norman rule, which words are appropriate for the upper class to use?
(a) Danish
(b) Italian
(c) French
(d) Irish

5. Why do other languages borrow English words and expressions?
(a) To become trendier
(b) To become more international
(c) To illustrate the conditions of modern life
(d) To become more popular

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurs when English speaking world leaders are forced to rely on translators?

2. What do the Asian languages have less of than other languages?

3. Who were two champions for the simplification of English spelling?

4. What is an important benefit of the Asian pictograph languages?

5. What type of languages are Chinese and Japanese

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