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