5 Questions
When did the Norman conquest of England take place?
1066
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Beowulf
What is the name of the English spoken after the Normans came?
Middle English
What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest?
French
When did the Chancery Standard, a form of English, last until?
1470s
Test your knowledge of English literature with this quiz covering literary works from the United Kingdom, United States, Republic of Ireland, and former British Empire. Explore the rich history of the English language and its evolution over 1,400 years.
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