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How to read braille
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  • 1. What is Braille?
A) A type of sign language.
B) A tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired.
C) A software program that reads text aloud.
D) A font size specifically for low vision.
  • 2. How many dots are in a standard Braille cell?
A) Twelve
B) Eight
C) Six
D) Four
  • 3. Who invented Braille?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Louis Braille
C) Alexander Graham Bell
D) Helen Keller
  • 4. Braille is based on what earlier code?
A) Pigpen Cipher
B) Night Writing
C) Morse Code
D) Semaphore
  • 5. How are Braille dots arranged?
A) In a square array of two rows and two columns.
B) Randomly placed
C) In a rectangular array of two columns and three rows.
D) In a circular pattern.
  • 6. What is a Braille 'grade'?
A) The size of the Braille dots.
B) A level of Braille complexity based on contractions.
C) The type of paper used for Braille.
D) The speed at which Braille can be read.
  • 7. What is Grade 1 Braille?
A) Braille written with larger dots.
B) Braille used for math and science.
C) Braille with all contractions.
D) Uncontracted Braille; each letter has its own cell.
  • 8. What is Grade 2 Braille?
A) Uncontracted Braille.
B) Braille used for music.
C) Contracted Braille; many words and letter combinations have their own cell.
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 type of Braille keyboard.
C) A software program that teaches Braille.
D) A printer that produces Braille dots on paper.
  • 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) Practice
B) Having a natural talent for it.
C) Using expensive equipment.
D) Having perfect eyesight initially.
  • 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) 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) Dot 1
B) Dot 6
C) Dots 1-2
D) Dots 1-2-3
  • 15. What is the Braille code for the letter 'B'?
A) Dot 1
B) Dots 1-2
C) Dots 2-3
D) Dot 5
  • 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) No, it is only for reading books.
C) Only sometimes, for very simple subjects.
D) Only for writing, not reading.
  • 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 screen that magnifies Braille text.
D) A type of projector that displays Braille on a wall.
  • 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) 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 memorize Braille patterns.
B) The ability to speak fluently.
C) The number of Braille books a person owns.
D) The ability to read and write effectively in Braille.
  • 22. Why is Braille literacy important?
A) It is only important for historical purposes.
B) It is not as important as audiobooks.
C) It provides access to education, employment, and independence.
D) It only benefits a small number of people.
  • 23. What is Nemeth Braille?
A) A Braille code used for foreign languages.
B) A Braille code used for mathematics and science.
C) A Braille code used for music notation.
D) A simplified version of Braille for children.
  • 24. What are tactile graphics?
A) Images that change color when touched.
B) Printed images with very high contrast.
C) Digital images designed for computer screens.
D) Images and diagrams that are raised so they can be felt.
  • 25. What does the Braille authority of your region or country do?
A) Designs Braille typewriters.
B) Sets standards and guidelines for Braille usage.
C) Teaches Braille to sighted people only.
D) Prints all Braille books.
  • 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) Do the reading for them.
B) Force them to learn quickly.
C) Provide encouragement, resources, and opportunities for practice.
D) Give up on them if they struggle.
  • 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) Thick paper that can hold the raised dots without tearing.
B) Any kind of paper will work.
C) Thin, glossy paper.
D) Newspaper.
  • 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) United European Braille, a common code used in Europe.
D) Universal Easy Braille, the simplest Braille for beginners.
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