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How to read braille
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  • 1. What is Braille?
A) A type of sign language.
B) A font size specifically for low vision.
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) Eight
B) Four
C) Six
D) Twelve
  • 3. Who invented Braille?
A) Helen Keller
B) Thomas Edison
C) Louis Braille
D) Alexander Graham Bell
  • 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) 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 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 with all contractions.
B) Braille written with larger dots.
C) Uncontracted Braille; each letter has its own cell.
D) Braille used for math and science.
  • 8. What is Grade 2 Braille?
A) Braille written with smaller dots.
B) Braille used for music.
C) Uncontracted Braille.
D) Contracted Braille; many words and letter combinations have their own cell.
  • 9. What is a Braille slate and stylus?
A) A manual writing device for creating Braille.
B) A type of Braille display.
C) A magnifying glass used for reading Braille.
D) A machine that automatically translates print into Braille.
  • 10. What is a Braille embosser?
A) A type of Braille keyboard.
B) A printer that produces Braille dots on paper.
C) A tool used to erase Braille dots.
D) A software program that teaches Braille.
  • 11. How is Braille typically read?
A) With the eyes, very close to the page.
B) With special reading glasses.
C) With a laser pointer.
D) With the fingertips.
  • 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) 1-2-3 vertically on the left, and 4-5-6 vertically on the right.
B) 1-2-3 horizontally on the top, and 4-5-6 horizontally on the bottom.
C) 1-6 in a circle around the cell.
D) Randomly, depending on the letter.
  • 14. What is the Braille code for the letter 'A'?
A) Dot 6
B) Dots 1-2
C) Dots 1-2-3
D) Dot 1
  • 15. What is the Braille code for the letter 'B'?
A) Dots 1-2
B) Dots 2-3
C) Dot 5
D) Dot 1
  • 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) Only for writing, not reading.
B) Only sometimes, for very simple subjects.
C) No, it is only for reading books.
D) Yes, it is used for math, science, music, and more.
  • 18. What is a Braille display (refreshable Braille display)?
A) A special type of paper that changes color when touched.
B) A type of projector that displays Braille on a wall.
C) An electromechanical device that raises and lowers pins to form Braille characters.
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 type of Braille typewriter.
C) A software program that converts print to Braille and Braille to print.
D) A website that teaches Braille.
  • 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 ability to speak fluently.
B) The ability to memorize Braille patterns.
C) The ability to read and write effectively in Braille.
D) The number of Braille books a person owns.
  • 22. Why is Braille literacy important?
A) It only benefits a small number of people.
B) It provides access to education, employment, and independence.
C) It is not as important as audiobooks.
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 foreign languages.
C) A simplified version of Braille for children.
D) A Braille code used for music notation.
  • 24. What are tactile graphics?
A) Images that change color when touched.
B) Digital images designed for computer screens.
C) Images and diagrams that are raised so they can be felt.
D) Printed images with very high contrast.
  • 25. What does the Braille authority of your region or country do?
A) Prints all Braille books.
B) Designs Braille typewriters.
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) Only if the keyboard is adapted.
D) Yes, by using special software.
  • 27. What is the best way to support someone learning Braille?
A) Provide encouragement, resources, and opportunities for practice.
B) Give up on them if they struggle.
C) Force them to learn quickly.
D) Do the reading for them.
  • 28. Is Braille a language?
A) It is similar to sign language and communicates ideas independently of a spoken language.
B) Yes, it's its own distinct language.
C) No, it's a tactile writing system that can be used to represent many languages.
D) It's a dialect of English.
  • 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) Universal Easy Braille, the simplest Braille for beginners.
C) United European Braille, a common code used in Europe.
D) Uncommon English Braille, a less common code for specialized purposes.
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