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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 Where Words Come From.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does modern English begin to emerge?
(a) The 20th century
(b) The 15th century
(c) The 12th century
(d) The 19th century

2. The Celts are strongly influenced by which culture?
(a) French
(b) Norwegian
(c) Germanic
(d) Roman

3. Who is the Venerable Bede?
(a) A bishop
(b) A monk
(c) A rabbi
(d) A priest

4. Language has the ability to do what?
(a) Create peace among countries
(b) Go beyond national borders
(c) Expand and grow
(d) Unite global communities

5. What language and culture does the answer to #44 bring to England?
(a) Danish
(b) Irish
(c) French
(d) Spanish

Short Answer Questions

1. Language issues tend to be __________________.

2. According to the author what is the most striking example of a word with multiple meanings?

3. The differences between languages bring up questions about what?

4. What can make learning English unnecessarily difficult?

5. What is the study of the English language considered to be?

(see the answer key)

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