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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Mother Tongue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Story of English was created alongside a nine-part television series for what network?
(a) ABC.
(b) NBC.
(c) CBS.
(d) PBS.

2. What is a simplified language that develops as a means of communication between two or more groups that do not have a language in common?
(a) Average.
(b) Pidgin.
(c) Common.
(d) Simple.

3. What do the authors claim denote information about a speaker's life and career and explain community values?
(a) Languages.
(b) Accents.
(c) Styles.
(d) Vocabularies.

4. When was the Education Act passed in the United Kingdom?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1655.
(c) 1789.
(d) 1833.

5. What committee was formed to make decisions regarding standard English pronunciation for broadcasting in England?
(a) NACP.
(b) ACSE.
(c) ACCE.
(d) NCAA.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language did the Celts speak?

2. The people of what country have recently developed a fanatical desire to learn English, and English is vital in many developing countries, according to the author?

3. What does "RP" stand for?

4. Who wrote The American Language?

5. Julius Caesar and his armies conquered Britain when?

(see the answer key)

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