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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. After World War II, which national economy sent multinational corporations across the world and into NATO and the UN?
2. What style of music was the invention of the Scots-Irish?
3. English is the official language of how many countries?
4. 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?
5. When did the Romans withdraw from Britain?
Short Essay Questions
1. What examples do the authors give in Chapter 1, An English-Speaking World for the history of success of the English language?
2. What do the authors preface regarding the style of the text in their Introduction?
3. What do the authors write of the Puritans in Chapter 2, The Mother Tongue? Where were they located?
4. Samuel Johnson's dictionary had what impact on the Scottish dialect? What were Johnson's experiences in Scotland?
5. What impact did the printing press and the scientific revolution have on the English language?
6. Who was William Shakespeare and what impact did he have on the English language?
7. What myths do the authors dispel about the English language in Chapter 1, An English-Speaking World?
8. When did Julius Caesar invade the Celts? What was the result?
9. What time frame is embodied by the Elizabethan period? What advances took place in English during this time?
10. When did the Scottish dialect fall into decline? What led to its standardization?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the plight of the Scottish people throughout the Dark Ages. What were the effects of the invasions upon Scotland's people, culture, and language?
Essay Topic 2
What was notable about the first edition of The Story of English? What was it published alongside? What was the public reaction to the linguists' assertions?
Essay Topic 3
Describe how Black English affects language today in popular culture, including television, film, music, and other influences. What contributions can they name which originated in African culture?
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