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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. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?
(a) Preserving religious rituals on scrolls
(b) Defending Britain from the Romans
(c) Writing a book on the History of England
(d) Printing the Bible in French

2. In whose work can inconsistent spelling be found due to the event of #67?
(a) Shakespeare
(b) Chaucer
(c) Faulkner
(d) Dante

3. In what time period does the event from #67 occur?
(a) 1960s
(b) 1500s
(c) 1800s
(d) 1930s

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

5. What historical occurrence is explored in Chapter 6?
(a) The Great Depression
(b) The Kennedy Assassination
(c) The Johnstown Flood
(d) The Great Vowel Shift

Short Answer Questions

1. Language differences within a country are often ________________.

2. What profession encourages expressions that make numbers and letters clearer when communicating by radio?

3. What does Chomsky think are innate in children?

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

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

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