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The Mother Tongue Quiz

Bill Bryson
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 Mother Tongue.
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The Mother Tongue Quiz

Bill Bryson
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 Mother Tongue.

Take our free The Mother Tongue 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.

Who invented the crossword puzzle? (from Chapter 15 Wordplay)

2.

Who were two champions for the simplification of English spelling? (from Chapter 8 Spelling)

3.

In what country does the printing revolution take place? (from Chapter 8 Spelling)

4.

All English speakers can understand each other despite ______________________________. (from Chapter 7 Varieties of English)

5.

When comparing American and British vocabulary, some terms hold their meanings while others _______________________. (from Chapter 7 Varieties of English)

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