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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Good English and Bad.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the English language, what has a range of possibilities not available in other languages?
(a) Consonants
(b) A vowel system
(c) A wide alphabet
(d) Adverbs

2. The English writing system developed from what?
(a) Markings on trees
(b) Cave drawings
(c) Pictographs
(d) Etchings on leaves

3. Chapter 6 addresses the changing pronunciation of which language over time?
(a) French
(b) English
(c) Celtic
(d) Italian

4. The English language is left to ___________ and public figures.
(a) anthropologists
(b) entertainment
(c) academic
(d) scientific

5. Who establishes a large presence in Northern England in the year 850?
(a) The Danish Vikings
(b) The Romans
(c) The French
(d) The Russians

Short Answer Questions

1. Languages around the world contain common ______________________.

2. What historical occurrence is explored in Chapter 6?

3. From which tribe does England get its name?

4. In whose work can inconsistent spelling be found due to the event of #67?

5. What element guides generational language?

(see the answer key)

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