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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?
- 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?
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?
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?
Which territories are included in the regions where English literature is written?
What is the earliest form of English known as?
What is the earliest form of English known as?
What is the earliest form of English called?
What is the earliest form of English called?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?
What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?
When did the form of English known as Middle English last until?
When did the form of English known as Middle English last until?
In which century were the Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders?
In which century were the Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders?
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