5 Questions
Who is considered a significant figure in the development of the legitimacy of vernacular Middle English?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Beowulf
Which event helped to standardize the English language?
The invention of the printing press
Which form of English lasted until the 1470s?
Middle English
Which language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society following the Norman conquest of England in 1066?
French
Test your knowledge of English literature with this quiz! Explore the rich history of the English language and its literary evolution over 1,400 years. From Old English to modern classics, challenge yourself with questions about famous works and authors from the English-speaking world.
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