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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 Global Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of Spain often engages in violence to protect its language?
(a) Basque region
(b) Valencian region
(c) Barcelona
(d) Madrid

2. What is onomatopoeia?
(a) A word which represents the sound of something
(b) A culinary trend
(c) The predecessor of Cro-Magnon man
(d) A new insect genus

3. Physical communication strategies include proximity between speakers, hand gestures and ______________________.
(a) facial expression
(b) tics
(c) utterances
(d) head movements

4. In addition to linguistic differences in languages, there are also ________________________.
(a) cultural differences
(b) sign language supplements
(c) learning disabilities
(d) intuitive abilities

5. Why could the Neanderthals not keep up with the Cro-Magnons?
(a) They could not run as fast
(b) They couldn't communicate with the same complexity
(c) They did not have fire
(d) Their brains were not as big

Short Answer Questions

1. What is often cited as an equalizing force in English?

2. English speakers then to think their language is ___________________.

3. The English language has _____________________________.

4. How can English be particularly complex for non-native English speakers?

5. There is debate about the simplicity of English spelling and _________________________.

(see the answer key)

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