English Literature Quiz

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

  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
  • Beowulf (correct)
  • The Dream of the Rood
  • The Canterbury Tales

Which event led to French becoming the standard language of courts and polite society in England?

  • The Anglo-Saxon settlement
  • The Norman conquest of England in 1066 (correct)
  • The Roman invasion of Britain
  • The Viking invasions

During which century did the Anglo-Saxon language become less common in written form?

  • 8th century
  • 11th century (correct)
  • 13th century
  • 5th century

Which countries are included in the geographical scope of English literature?

<p>United States, Republic of Ireland, former British Empire countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the earliest forms of English called?

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

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Study Notes

Old English Literature

  • The most famous work in Old English literature is Beowulf.

Influence of French on English Language

  • The Norman Conquest of 1066 led to French becoming the standard language of courts and polite society in England.

Anglo-Saxon Language

  • The Anglo-Saxon language became less common in written form during the 11th century.

Geographical Scope of English Literature

  • English literature encompasses works from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

Earliest Forms of English

  • The earliest forms of English are known as Old English or Anglo-Saxon.

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