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True or False: Mezzofanti spoke 72 languages fluently.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

He studied 72, but only mastered or spoke fluently 30.

True or False: Some people who heard Mezzofanti speak probably

couldn't know if he was fluent.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Reports come from visitors who were probably struggling to express themselves in Italian.

True or False: There is no proof that Mezzofanti really was

multilingual.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

"...there is sufficient evidence to suggest..."

True or False: Globalisation will create more hyperglots.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

"...there will be a growing number..."

True or False: Hyperglots often posess genetic advantages.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

"These people generally have advantages they are born with: ... hyperglots seem to possess excellent memories and have brains that are more efficient..."

True or False: Hyperglots aim to speak all their languages fluently.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

"They're happy to get by..."

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Did you read anything about the habits of hyperglots that could help you study better?

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• No

• Maybe