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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. Who tends to invent new words in the present day?
(a) People in technology and government
(b) People in religion and government
(c) People in technology and the arts
(d) People in technology and religion

2. How many words does the dictionary mentioned in #117 contain?
(a) 800,000
(b) 750,000
(c) 700,000
(d) 600,000

3. What is the dictionary that follows Webster's forty years later?
(a) Mensa English Dictionary
(b) Oxford English Dictionary
(c) Harvard English Dictionary
(d) Franklin's English Dictionary

4. What is the study of the English language considered to be?
(a) A large industry in the world
(b) A waste of time
(c) A necessary evil
(d) A requirment in all schools

5. What profession encourages expressions that make numbers and letters clearer when communicating by radio?
(a) Pilots
(b) Cab drivers
(c) Ship captains
(d) Football coaches

Short Answer Questions

1. The differences between languages bring up questions about what?

2. On what does a child's vocabulary rely?

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

4. According to the author what is the most striking example of a word with multiple meanings?

5. What does the English language's large vocabulary mean to users?

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