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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. In what countries is English studied?
(a) Europe
(b) North America
(c) Asia
(d) Countries all over the world

2. Which speakers are becoming a minority of single-language users around the world?
(a) German speakers
(b) Italian speakers
(c) French speakers
(d) English speakers

3. What type of languages are Chinese and Japanese
(a) Syllabic
(b) Phonetic
(c) Ebonic
(d) Pictographic

4. Who lost control of the United Kingdom under Roman occupation?
(a) The royal family
(b) Celtic tribes
(c) Germanic tribes
(d) The Vikings

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During Norman rule, which words are appropriate for the upper class to use?

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

3. What system allows English speakers to communicate efficiently in writing?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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