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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 Old World New World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which group surprisingly makes grammar and word mistakes?
(a) Scholars
(b) Famous authors
(c) Clergymen
(d) Professors

2. What is an important benefit of the Asian pictograph languages?
(a) Connection to modern and ancient texts
(b) Instant recognition
(c) Elegant styling
(d) Cultural integrity

3. The English language has _____________________________.
(a) remained constant
(b) changed considerably
(c) had minimal change
(d) served as the foundation for most languages

4. What did Sir William Jones recognize?
(a) The rhythm of the Romance languages
(b) The adaptability of the English language
(c) Similarities between Sanskrit and languages of Europe
(d) The verb tenses of European languages

5. During Norman rule, which words are appropriate for the upper class to use?
(a) French
(b) Italian
(c) Danish
(d) Irish

Short Answer Questions

1. How many words did Noah Webster's dictionary contain to surpass the one mentioned in #113?

2. On what does a child's vocabulary rely?

3. Who is the Venerable Bede?

4. From what industries do new words in American and Britain come?

5. How many words does the dictionary mentioned in #117 contain?

(see the answer key)

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