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

  • The Canterbury Tales
  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
  • The Dream of the Rood
  • Beowulf (correct)
  • During which period did French become the standard language of courts and polite society in England?

  • Chancery Standard
  • Anglo-Saxon period
  • Middle English (correct)
  • Old English
  • When did the Chancery Standard form of English come into existence?

  • 5th century
  • 1066
  • 1400s
  • 1470s (correct)
  • Which territories are included in the regions where English literature is written?

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

    What is the earliest form of English known as?

    <p>Old English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest form of English called?

    <p>Old English</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?

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

    When did the form of English known as Middle English last until?

    <p>1470s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century were the Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders?

    <p>Fifth century</p> Signup and view all the answers

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