How to read braille
  • 1. What is Braille?
A) A software program that reads text aloud.
B) A tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired.
C) A font size specifically for low vision.
D) A type of sign language.
  • 2. How many dots are in a standard Braille cell?
A) Eight
B) Four
C) Six
D) Twelve
  • 3. Who invented Braille?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) Helen Keller
D) Louis Braille
  • 4. Braille is based on what earlier code?
A) Pigpen Cipher
B) Morse Code
C) Semaphore
D) Night Writing
  • 5. How are Braille dots arranged?
A) Randomly placed
B) In a rectangular array of two columns and three rows.
C) In a square array of two rows and two columns.
D) In a circular pattern.
  • 6. What is a Braille 'grade'?
A) A level of Braille complexity based on contractions.
B) The speed at which Braille can be read.
C) The size of the Braille dots.
D) The type of paper used for Braille.
  • 7. What is Grade 1 Braille?
A) Braille written with larger dots.
B) Uncontracted Braille; each letter has its own cell.
C) Braille with all contractions.
D) Braille used for math and science.
  • 8. What is Grade 2 Braille?
A) Contracted Braille; many words and letter combinations have their own cell.
B) Braille written with smaller dots.
C) Uncontracted Braille.
D) Braille used for music.
  • 9. What is a Braille slate and stylus?
A) A machine that automatically translates print into Braille.
B) A manual writing device for creating Braille.
C) A magnifying glass used for reading Braille.
D) A type of Braille display.
  • 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 type of Braille keyboard.
D) A software program that teaches Braille.
  • 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) Having perfect eyesight initially.
D) Practice
  • 13. The dots in a Braille cell are numbered...
A) 1-2-3 horizontally on the top, and 4-5-6 horizontally on the bottom.
B) 1-2-3 vertically on the left, and 4-5-6 vertically on the right.
C) Randomly, depending on the letter.
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) Dots 1-2
C) Dot 6
D) Dot 1
  • 15. What is the Braille code for the letter 'B'?
A) Dots 2-3
B) Dot 5
C) Dot 1
D) Dots 1-2
  • 16. What is the purpose of contractions in Braille?
A) To make Braille harder to learn.
B) To save space and increase reading speed.
C) To make Braille more aesthetically pleasing.
D) To create a secret code.
  • 17. Is Braille used for subjects besides literature?
A) Yes, it is used for math, science, music, and more.
B) Only sometimes, for very simple subjects.
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 handheld device that translates spoken words into Braille.
B) A software program that converts print to Braille and Braille to print.
C) A website that teaches Braille.
D) A type of Braille typewriter.
  • 20. How does reading direction work with a slate and stylus?
A) The direction does not matter.
B) You write in a spiral pattern.
C) You write right-to-left and the page is flipped to read left-to-right.
D) You write left-to-right like regular print.
  • 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 is not as important as audiobooks.
B) It is only important for historical purposes.
C) It only benefits a small number of people.
D) It provides access to education, employment, and independence.
  • 23. What is Nemeth Braille?
A) A simplified version of Braille for children.
B) A Braille code used for foreign languages.
C) A Braille code used for mathematics and science.
D) A Braille code used for music notation.
  • 24. What are tactile graphics?
A) Images and diagrams that are raised so they can be felt.
B) Digital images designed for computer screens.
C) Images that change color when touched.
D) Printed images with very high contrast.
  • 25. What does the Braille authority of your region or country do?
A) Designs Braille typewriters.
B) Prints all Braille books.
C) Sets standards and guidelines for Braille usage.
D) Teaches Braille to sighted people only.
  • 26. Can Braille be written on a regular keyboard?
A) Yes, by remapping the keys.
B) No, special Braille keyboards are needed.
C) Yes, by using special software.
D) Only if the keyboard is adapted.
  • 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) It is similar to sign language and communicates ideas independently of a spoken language.
C) Yes, it's its own distinct 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) Any kind of paper will work.
B) Newspaper.
C) Thick paper that can hold the raised dots without tearing.
D) Thin, glossy paper.
  • 30. What is UEB?
A) Universal Easy Braille, the simplest Braille for beginners.
B) Unified English Braille, a common code for English Braille.
C) Uncommon English Braille, a less common code for specialized purposes.
D) United European Braille, a common code used in Europe.
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