10 Questions
Which work is the most famous in Old English literature?
Beowulf
What is the earliest form of English known as?
Old English
Who is considered a significant figure in the development of vernacular Middle English?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which event helped to standardize the English language?
The invention of the printing press
What became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest?
French
What is the setting of the play 'The Homecoming'?
An old house in North London
Who directed the original premières of 'The Homecoming' in London and New York?
Sir Peter Hall
Which character in 'The Homecoming' is a philosophy professor in the United States?
Teddy
Who played the character of Ruth in the initial productions and the film of 'The Homecoming'?
Vivien Merchant
Which character in 'The Homecoming' is a retired butcher?
Max
Explore the rich history of English literature, from the Anglo-Saxon period to modern times. Learn about influential works such as Beowulf and the evolution of the English language over centuries.
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