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What is the namesake of the English language?
The Angles
Which language has the most second-language speakers in the world?
English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
From which group of dialects did Old English emerge?
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What language did Late Old English borrow some grammar and core vocabulary from?
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Who is the author of 'The Last Lesson'?
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In which year was France captured by Bismarck led Prussian forces, as mentioned in the summary?
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What was the impact of the Prussian rule on the teaching of French in Lorraine and Alsace districts?
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Which student in the story was initially afraid of M. Hamel?
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What was the new language ordered to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine after the German takeover?
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