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

2. How do some linguists think that children learn their languages?
(a) By imitating their parents
(b) By osmosis
(c) By their heritage
(d) Natural tendencies

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

4. When does modern English begin to emerge?
(a) The 20th century
(b) The 12th century
(c) The 19th century
(d) The 15th century

5. Language differences within a country are often ________________.
(a) divisive
(b) political
(c) irreconcilable
(d) petty

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference between Cro-Magnon man and Neanderthal man?

2. What happens when a group of native speakers dies out?

3. The author tends to think that English is special because of ___________________________.

4. Who is Noam Chomsky?

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

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