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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) Irish
(b) French
(c) Italian
(d) Danish

2. On what does a child's vocabulary rely?
(a) Nationality
(b) IQ
(c) Exposure to the speech of the primary caregiver
(d) Geographic area

3. From which tribe does England get its name?
(a) The Angles
(b) The Angels
(c) The Engles
(d) The Englees

4. The author discusses the elements that English lacks but that ______________________________.
(a) Make it a superior language regardless
(b) Really don't make a difference
(c) Could stand improvement
(d) Other languages have

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From what do most languages derive?

2. Who is Noam Chomsky?

3. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?

4. Which words are appropriate for the common people to use?

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

(see the answer key)

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