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The Story of English Quiz

Robert McCrum
This Study Guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Story of English.

The Story of English Quiz

Robert McCrum
This Study Guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Story of English.

Take our free The Story of English 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 refers to language that is characterized by uncommon or pretentious vocabulary and convoluted syntax and is often vague in meaning? (from Epilogue, Next Year's Words)

2.

Who initiated the English Reformation? (from Chapter 3, A Muse of Fire)

3.

The Scots of the Lowlands first spoke a form of English brought by the Angles of Northumbria mixed with four ethnic groups that invaded during what period? (from Chapter 4, The Guid Scots Tongue)

4.

Which name prefix did the Scots originate? (from Chapter 4, The Guid Scots Tongue)

5.

The culture of Ireland rose to a high point in what century? (from Chapter 5, The Irish Question)

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