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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 Where Words Come From.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many new words did Shakespeare invent?
(a) Over five hundred
(b) Over two hundred
(c) Over one thousand
(d) Over two thousand

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

3. What is usually important to users of other languages that the English language expresses with one general category word?
(a) Acronyms
(b) Groups of words
(c) Colloquialisms
(d) Slang

4. Language issues tend to be __________________.
(a) political
(b) constant
(c) universal
(d) irreconcilable

5. Language has the ability to do what?
(a) Expand and grow
(b) Create peace among countries
(c) Go beyond national borders
(d) Unite global communities

Short Answer Questions

1. Who establishes a large presence in Northern England in the year 850?

2. Who tends to invent new words in the present day?

3. From which tribe does England get its name?

4. When does modern English begin to emerge?

5. What allows a speaker to express class status?

(see the answer key)

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