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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 Old World New World.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who establishes a large presence in Northern England in the year 850?
(a) The Romans
(b) The Danish Vikings
(c) The French
(d) The Russians

3. For years, concern for spelling has been neglected over imposing what?
(a) Fines
(b) Reporting
(c) Research
(d) Rules

4. In the English language, what has a range of possibilities not available in other languages?
(a) A wide alphabet
(b) Consonants
(c) Adverbs
(d) A vowel system

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the British typically view American pronunciation and vocabulary?

2. What shows up in versions of early dictionaries?

3. The author states that there are characteristics in the English language that ______________________________.

4. What is one of the most interesting words created in North America?

5. What has been added to the British vocabulary in spite of academic protests?

(see the answer key)

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