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The American Language Quiz

H. L. Mencken
This Study Guide consists of approximately 101 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The American Language.

The American Language Quiz

H. L. Mencken
This Study Guide consists of approximately 101 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The American Language.

Take our free The American Language quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What principle of spelling was behind much of Webster's theory concerning the simplification of spelling? (from Chapter 8.1)

2.

Who was responsible for the endowment to the Simplified Spelling Board? (from Chapter 8.5)

3.

Which of the following does Mencken not list as a once-slang word turned into one commonly accepted? (from Chapter 11.1)

4.

Mencken describes the American language as having a "democratic enmity" to all what, in the beginning of Chapter 6.1? (from Chapter 6.1)

5.

According to Mencken, democratic government is essentially government by whom? (from Chapter 6.1)

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