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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 American-originated word means an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance? (from Chapter 7, Pioneers! O Pioneers!)

2.

Scots is one of the oldest and most interesting varieties of English dating back to which centuries? (from Chapter 4, The Guid Scots Tongue)

3.

Ulster is composed of how many counties? (from Chapter 5, The Irish Question)

4.

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

5.

From what century onwards did England begin domination of Ireland? (from Chapter 5, The Irish Question)

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