How to read braille
  • 1. What is Braille?
A) A font size specifically for low vision.
B) A type of sign language.
C) A software program that reads text aloud.
D) A tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired.
  • 2. How many dots are in a standard Braille cell?
A) Twelve
B) Eight
C) Six
D) Four
  • 3. Who invented Braille?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Thomas Edison
C) Louis Braille
D) Helen Keller
  • 4. Braille is based on what earlier code?
A) Morse Code
B) Pigpen Cipher
C) Semaphore
D) Night Writing
  • 5. How are Braille dots arranged?
A) In a square array of two rows and two columns.
B) In a rectangular array of two columns and three rows.
C) Randomly placed
D) In a circular pattern.
  • 6. What is a Braille 'grade'?
A) The type of paper used for Braille.
B) The size of the Braille dots.
C) A level of Braille complexity based on contractions.
D) The speed at which Braille can be read.
  • 7. What is Grade 1 Braille?
A) Braille with all contractions.
B) Uncontracted Braille; each letter has its own cell.
C) Braille used for math and science.
D) Braille written with larger dots.
  • 8. What is Grade 2 Braille?
A) Braille used for music.
B) Contracted Braille; many words and letter combinations have their own cell.
C) Uncontracted Braille.
D) Braille written with smaller dots.
  • 9. What is a Braille slate and stylus?
A) A type of Braille display.
B) A machine that automatically translates print into Braille.
C) A manual writing device for creating Braille.
D) A magnifying glass used for reading Braille.
  • 10. What is a Braille embosser?
A) A type of Braille keyboard.
B) A printer that produces Braille dots on paper.
C) A software program that teaches Braille.
D) A tool used to erase Braille dots.
  • 11. How is Braille typically read?
A) With the fingertips.
B) With a laser pointer.
C) With special reading glasses.
D) With the eyes, very close to the page.
  • 12. What is the most important factor in becoming a proficient Braille reader?
A) Using expensive equipment.
B) Having a natural talent for it.
C) Practice
D) Having perfect eyesight initially.
  • 13. The dots in a Braille cell are numbered...
A) Randomly, depending on the letter.
B) 1-6 in a circle around the cell.
C) 1-2-3 horizontally on the top, and 4-5-6 horizontally on the bottom.
D) 1-2-3 vertically on the left, and 4-5-6 vertically on the right.
  • 14. What is the Braille code for the letter 'A'?
A) Dots 1-2-3
B) Dot 1
C) Dot 6
D) Dots 1-2
  • 15. What is the Braille code for the letter 'B'?
A) Dot 1
B) Dots 2-3
C) Dot 5
D) Dots 1-2
  • 16. What is the purpose of contractions in Braille?
A) To make Braille harder to learn.
B) To make Braille more aesthetically pleasing.
C) To create a secret code.
D) To save space and increase reading speed.
  • 17. Is Braille used for subjects besides literature?
A) Only sometimes, for very simple subjects.
B) Yes, it is used for math, science, music, and more.
C) No, it is only for reading books.
D) Only for writing, not reading.
  • 18. What is a Braille display (refreshable Braille display)?
A) A type of projector that displays Braille on a wall.
B) A screen that magnifies Braille text.
C) An electromechanical device that raises and lowers pins to form Braille characters.
D) A special type of paper that changes color when touched.
  • 19. What is a Duxbury Braille Translator?
A) A software program that converts print to Braille and Braille to print.
B) A type of Braille typewriter.
C) A website that teaches Braille.
D) A handheld device that translates spoken words into Braille.
  • 20. How does reading direction work with a slate and stylus?
A) The direction does not matter.
B) You write left-to-right like regular print.
C) You write in a spiral pattern.
D) You write right-to-left and the page is flipped to read left-to-right.
  • 21. What is 'literacy' in the context of Braille?
A) The ability to memorize Braille patterns.
B) The number of Braille books a person owns.
C) The ability to speak fluently.
D) The ability to read and write effectively in Braille.
  • 22. Why is Braille literacy important?
A) It provides access to education, employment, and independence.
B) It only benefits a small number of people.
C) It is only important for historical purposes.
D) It is not as important as audiobooks.
  • 23. What is Nemeth Braille?
A) A Braille code used for music notation.
B) A Braille code used for mathematics and science.
C) A Braille code used for foreign languages.
D) A simplified version of Braille for children.
  • 24. What are tactile graphics?
A) Images and diagrams that are raised so they can be felt.
B) Images that change color when touched.
C) Printed images with very high contrast.
D) Digital images designed for computer screens.
  • 25. What does the Braille authority of your region or country do?
A) Designs Braille typewriters.
B) Teaches Braille to sighted people only.
C) Prints all Braille books.
D) Sets standards and guidelines for Braille usage.
  • 26. Can Braille be written on a regular keyboard?
A) Yes, by using special software.
B) Only if the keyboard is adapted.
C) No, special Braille keyboards are needed.
D) Yes, by remapping the keys.
  • 27. What is the best way to support someone learning Braille?
A) Give up on them if they struggle.
B) Do the reading for them.
C) Provide encouragement, resources, and opportunities for practice.
D) Force them to learn quickly.
  • 28. Is Braille a language?
A) It's a dialect of English.
B) Yes, it's its own distinct language.
C) It is similar to sign language and communicates ideas independently of a spoken language.
D) No, it's a tactile writing system that can be used to represent many languages.
  • 29. What kind of paper is best used for Braille?
A) Newspaper.
B) Thick paper that can hold the raised dots without tearing.
C) Thin, glossy paper.
D) Any kind of paper will work.
  • 30. What is UEB?
A) Unified English Braille, a common code for English Braille.
B) Uncommon English Braille, a less common code for specialized purposes.
C) Universal Easy Braille, the simplest Braille for beginners.
D) United European Braille, a common code used in Europe.
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