Influence of French on English Language

What percentage of English words are derived directly or indirectly from French?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Fill in the blank: The influence of French is still seen in the ______ language of the judiciary.

• informal

• official

• casual

• technical

What language became fashionable in European courts in the 13th century?

• Spanish

• French

• Chinese

• German

William's great-great-great-grandfather, Rollo, was known for pillaging which region?

• Southern France

• Northern France

• Eastern France

• Western France

Fill in the blank: According to legend, William tackled Matilda in the street, pulling her off her horse by her long ______.

• nose

• Braids

• Dress

• Scarf

William's introduction of French to England infused the English language with new words.

• True

• False

The name introduced by William the Conqueror still ranks in the top 10 today.

• True

• False

William the Conqueror was injured in battle by the pommel of his horse. He eventually died of this injury. What happened ot his body at his funeral?

• It exploded.

• It melted.

• It rolled over.

• It sat up.

Residents of  Alençon, a city in which William lay siege, hung animal hides around to mock him for being the grandson of a tanner. What did he do to the residents to seek revenge?

• Chopped off their hands and feet.

• Made them surrender all their animals.

• Made them eat only birds for a period of 1 year.

• Skinned them.

What part of North American still speaks French?

• Quebec

• Greenland

• Alaska

• Ontario