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) Louis Braille
B) Thomas Edison
C) Helen Keller
D) Alexander Graham Bell
  • 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) 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 type of paper used for Braille.
B) The size of the Braille dots.
C) The speed at which Braille can be read.
D) A level of Braille complexity based on contractions.
  • 7. What is Grade 1 Braille?
A) Uncontracted Braille; each letter has its own cell.
B) Braille written with larger dots.
C) Braille used for math and science.
D) Braille with all contractions.
  • 8. What is Grade 2 Braille?
A) Contracted Braille; many words and letter combinations have their own cell.
B) Braille used for music.
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 machine that automatically translates print into Braille.
C) A magnifying glass used for reading Braille.
D) A manual writing device for creating Braille.
  • 10. What is a Braille embosser?
A) A printer that produces Braille dots on paper.
B) A type of Braille keyboard.
C) A tool used to erase Braille dots.
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) 1-6 in a circle around the cell.
B) 1-2-3 horizontally on the top, and 4-5-6 horizontally on the bottom.
C) Randomly, depending on the letter.
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) Dot 6
C) Dots 1-2-3
D) Dot 1
  • 15. What is the Braille code for the letter 'B'?
A) Dot 1
B) Dots 2-3
C) Dots 1-2
D) Dot 5
  • 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 make Braille harder to learn.
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 for writing, not reading.
D) Only sometimes, for very simple subjects.
  • 18. What is a Braille display (refreshable Braille display)?
A) A screen that magnifies Braille text.
B) A type of projector that displays Braille on a wall.
C) A special type of paper that changes color when touched.
D) An electromechanical device that raises and lowers pins to form Braille characters.
  • 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 type of Braille typewriter.
D) A handheld device that translates spoken words into 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) The direction does not matter.
C) You write in a spiral pattern.
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 memorize Braille patterns.
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 not as important as audiobooks.
B) It only benefits a small number of people.
C) It provides access to education, employment, and independence.
D) It is only important for historical purposes.
  • 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) Images and diagrams that are raised so they can be felt.
C) Digital images designed for computer screens.
D) Printed images with very high contrast.
  • 25. What does the Braille authority of your region or country do?
A) Sets standards and guidelines for Braille usage.
B) Designs Braille typewriters.
C) Prints all Braille books.
D) Teaches Braille to sighted people only.
  • 26. Can Braille be written on a regular keyboard?
A) No, special Braille keyboards are needed.
B) Only if the keyboard is adapted.
C) Yes, by remapping the keys.
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's a dialect of English.
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 is similar to sign language and communicates ideas independently of a spoken language.
  • 29. What kind of paper is best used for Braille?
A) Any kind of paper will work.
B) Thick paper that can hold the raised dots without tearing.
C) Thin, glossy paper.
D) Newspaper.
  • 30. What is UEB?
A) Uncommon English Braille, a less common code for specialized purposes.
B) United European Braille, a common code used in Europe.
C) Universal Easy Braille, the simplest Braille for beginners.
D) Unified English Braille, a common code for English Braille.
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