5 Questions
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Beowulf
Who is credited with being a significant figure in the development of the legitimacy of vernacular Middle English?
Geoffrey Chaucer
What event helped to standardize the English language in the 15th century?
The invention of the printing press
During which period did French become the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England?
Following the Norman conquest of England
What work helped to standardize the English language in the early 17th century?
The King James Bible
Test your knowledge of English literature with this quiz. Explore literary works written in the English language and learn about the development of the English language over centuries.
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