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English Literature Quiz
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English Literature Quiz

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Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?

  • The Canterbury Tales
  • Beowulf (correct)
  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
  • The Dream of the Rood
  • Which language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society following the Norman conquest of England in 1066?

  • Old English
  • German
  • French (correct)
  • Latin
  • During which century were the earliest forms of English, a set of Anglo-Frisian dialects, brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders?

  • Fifth century (correct)
  • Tenth century
  • Eighth century
  • Twelfth century
  • Which territories are included in the regions where English literature is written?

    <p>United States and former British Empire countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary work is known as the national epic of England despite being set in Scandinavia?

    <p>Beowulf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the only record M. K. Gandhi made of his meeting with Benito Mussolini in Rome?

    <p>A cryptic note in his diary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gandhi have a deep fondness for the people of Europe?

    <p>He believed they were also oppressed by European colonialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gandhi feel about European civilization after the First World War?

    <p>It had been found wanting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the basis of Gandhi's tenderness for the people of Europe?

    <p>Belief that they were oppressed by modern civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of Gandhi's doubts about European states?

    <p>He doubted the nature of European states</p> Signup and view all the answers

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