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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 15 addresses the history of what?
(a) word games
(b) alphabet songs
(c) counting
(d) spelling bees

2. According to the author, the English language will __________ as it has throughout history.
(a) Grow
(b) Mutate
(c) Dominate
(d) Adapt

3. English grammar rules are based on what?
(a) Oxford University guidelines
(b) Latin
(c) Old English
(d) Celtic

4. In what year was the crossword puzzle invented?
(a) 1945
(b) 1889
(c) 1913
(d) 1965

5. What occurs when English speaking world leaders are forced to rely on translators?
(a) Gross misunderstandings
(b) Decisions are postponed
(c) Errors in translation
(d) Lag in translation

Short Answer Questions

1. American surnames can be traced to ____________________ names.

2. What type of names go through an adaptive period to reach worldwide markets?

3. What shows up in versions of early dictionaries?

4. In what countries is English studied?

5. Who wrote the longest-standing example of an English dictionary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What considerations must businesses take into account when naming companies to go to market internationally?

2. Describe the evolution of swear words.

3. Explain any efforts to regulate the English language.

4. Name some less common word games.

5. What is the author's position on many spelling and grammar rules?

6. What is the basis for the argument of making English an international language?

7. What were some of the transitions of the English language as it migrated to North America?

8. What is the challenge of determining the actual number of words in the English language?

9. Why are English speakers becoming a minority of single-language users globally?

10. What is the author's final position on the future of the English language?

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