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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The First Thousand Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The author finds that many languages _________________________.
(a) overlap geographically
(b) die out eventually
(c) have many similarities
(d) are difficult to learn

3. The English language has _____________________________.
(a) remained constant
(b) served as the foundation for most languages
(c) changed considerably
(d) had minimal change

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

5. Which country has been successful in protecting its language?
(a) Italy
(b) Wales
(c) France
(d) Ireland

Short Answer Questions

1. The author discusses the elements that English lacks but that ______________________________.

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

3. In Chapter 4, the author traces the development of English in what country?

4. How do some linguists think that children learn their languages?

5. Who lost control of the United Kingdom under Roman occupation?

(see the answer key)

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