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) Eight
B) Six
C) Four
D) Twelve
  • 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) Semaphore
B) Morse Code
C) Pigpen Cipher
D) Night Writing
  • 5. How are Braille dots arranged?
A) In a rectangular array of two columns and three rows.
B) In a square array of two rows and two columns.
C) Randomly placed
D) In a circular pattern.
  • 6. What is a Braille 'grade'?
A) The speed at which Braille can be read.
B) A level of Braille complexity based on contractions.
C) The type of paper used for Braille.
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 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 magnifying glass used for reading Braille.
C) A manual writing device for creating Braille.
D) A machine that automatically translates print into Braille.
  • 10. What is a Braille embosser?
A) A tool used to erase Braille dots.
B) A printer that produces Braille dots on paper.
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 the eyes, very close to the page.
C) With special reading glasses.
D) With a laser pointer.
  • 12. What is the most important factor in becoming a proficient Braille reader?
A) Having a natural talent for it.
B) Having perfect eyesight initially.
C) Practice
D) Using expensive equipment.
  • 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) Randomly, depending on the letter.
C) 1-6 in a circle around the cell.
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
B) Dots 1-2-3
C) Dot 1
D) Dot 6
  • 15. What is the Braille code for the letter 'B'?
A) Dots 1-2
B) Dot 5
C) Dots 2-3
D) Dot 1
  • 16. What is the purpose of contractions in Braille?
A) To make Braille more aesthetically pleasing.
B) To save space and increase reading speed.
C) To create a secret code.
D) To make Braille harder to learn.
  • 17. Is Braille used for subjects besides literature?
A) Yes, it is used for math, science, music, and more.
B) Only for writing, not reading.
C) No, it is only for reading books.
D) Only sometimes, for very simple subjects.
  • 18. What is a Braille display (refreshable Braille display)?
A) An electromechanical device that raises and lowers pins to form Braille characters.
B) A special type of paper that changes color when touched.
C) A type of projector that displays Braille on a wall.
D) A screen that magnifies Braille text.
  • 19. What is a Duxbury Braille Translator?
A) A website that teaches Braille.
B) A software program that converts print to Braille and Braille to print.
C) A handheld device that translates spoken words into Braille.
D) A type of Braille typewriter.
  • 20. How does reading direction work with a slate and stylus?
A) You write left-to-right like regular print.
B) The direction does not matter.
C) You write right-to-left and the page is flipped to read left-to-right.
D) You write in a spiral pattern.
  • 21. What is 'literacy' in the context of Braille?
A) The number of Braille books a person owns.
B) The ability to speak fluently.
C) The ability to memorize Braille patterns.
D) The ability to read and write effectively in Braille.
  • 22. Why is Braille literacy important?
A) It is not as important as audiobooks.
B) It provides access to education, employment, and independence.
C) It only benefits a small number of people.
D) It is only important for historical purposes.
  • 23. What is Nemeth Braille?
A) A Braille code used for mathematics and science.
B) A Braille code used for music notation.
C) A simplified version of Braille for children.
D) A Braille code used for foreign languages.
  • 24. What are tactile graphics?
A) Printed images with very high contrast.
B) Images and diagrams that are raised so they can be felt.
C) Images that change color when touched.
D) Digital images designed for computer screens.
  • 25. What does the Braille authority of your region or country do?
A) Designs Braille typewriters.
B) Prints all Braille books.
C) Teaches Braille to sighted people only.
D) Sets standards and guidelines for Braille usage.
  • 26. Can Braille be written on a regular keyboard?
A) Yes, by using special software.
B) No, special Braille keyboards are needed.
C) Only if the keyboard is adapted.
D) Yes, by remapping the keys.
  • 27. What is the best way to support someone learning Braille?
A) Force them to learn quickly.
B) Provide encouragement, resources, and opportunities for practice.
C) Give up on them if they struggle.
D) Do the reading for them.
  • 28. Is Braille a language?
A) It's a dialect of English.
B) No, it's a tactile writing system that can be used to represent many languages.
C) It is similar to sign language and communicates ideas independently of a spoken language.
D) Yes, it's its own distinct language.
  • 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) Universal Easy Braille, the simplest Braille for beginners.
B) United European Braille, a common code used in Europe.
C) Unified English Braille, a common code for English Braille.
D) Uncommon English Braille, a less common code for specialized purposes.
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