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

  • The Dream of the Rood
  • Beowulf (correct)
  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
  • The Canterbury Tales
  • In which century did the Anglo-Saxon invaders bring a set of Anglo-Frisian dialects to Great Britain?

  • Tenth century
  • Eighth century
  • Twelfth century
  • Fifth century (correct)
  • What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society following the Norman conquest of England in 1066?

  • Old English
  • French (correct)
  • Latin
  • Anglo-Saxon
  • Which countries are included in the regions where English literature is written?

    <p>United States, Republic of Ireland, former British Empire countries</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 achieved national epic status in England despite being set in Scandinavia?

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

    During which century did the Norman conquest of England take place?

    <p>11th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society following the Norman conquest of England in 1066?

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

    What is the term for the earliest forms of English brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders in the fifth century?

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

    In which countries is English literature written according to the text?

    <p>United Kingdom, United States, Republic of Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

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