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Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
- Beowulf (correct)
- The King James Bible
- The Canterbury Tales
- Paradise Lost
Who is considered a significant figure in the development of the legitimacy of vernacular Middle English?
Who is considered a significant figure in the development of the legitimacy of vernacular Middle English?
- Johannes Gutenberg
- Geoffrey Chaucer (correct)
- King James I
- William Shakespeare
Which event led to French becoming the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England?
Which event led to French becoming the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England?
- The invention of the printing press
- The Chancery Standard becoming widespread
- The Norman conquest of England (correct)
- The Great Vowel Shift
Which work helped to standardize the English language?
Which work helped to standardize the English language?
What was the London-based form of English that became widespread in the 1470s?
What was the London-based form of English that became widespread in the 1470s?
Where was William Shakespeare born and raised?
Where was William Shakespeare born and raised?
How many children did William Shakespeare have with Anne Hathaway?
How many children did William Shakespeare have with Anne Hathaway?
At what age did William Shakespeare appear to retire to Stratford?
At what age did William Shakespeare appear to retire to Stratford?
What is the name of the playing company Shakespeare was part-owner of in London?
What is the name of the playing company Shakespeare was part-owner of in London?
How many sonnets are attributed to William Shakespeare?
How many sonnets are attributed to William Shakespeare?
Study Notes
Old English Literature
- The most famous work in Old English literature is Beowulf.
Middle English Development
- Geoffrey Chaucer is considered a significant figure in the development of the legitimacy of vernacular Middle English.
French Language Influence
- The Norman Conquest of 1066 led to French becoming the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England.
Standardization of English
- The King James Bible (1611) helped to standardize the English language.
English Language Development
- The London-based form of English, known as Chancery English, became widespread in the 1470s.
William Shakespeare's Life
- William Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- He had three children with Anne Hathaway.
- At the age of 46, William Shakespeare appeared to retire to Stratford.
- He was part-owner of the playing company, Lord Chamberlain's Men, in London.
- 154 sonnets are attributed to William Shakespeare.
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Test your knowledge of English literature with this quiz! From Old English classics like Beowulf to modern works, challenge yourself with questions about famous authors, literary movements, and iconic literary works from the English-speaking world.
