Deaf Community Pre-Quiz

What is American Sign Language (ASL)?

• a visual form of English

• a language based in miming

• a language capable of expressing ideas

• a language using pictures and gestures to communicate

• a language that uses space and movement to convey meaning

American Sign Language is used most by Deaf people in which countries?

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

• Brazil

Approximately what percentage of Deaf people marry other Deaf people?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 80%

• 90%

Lipreading is a reliable way to communicate with Deaf people

• True

• False

Which is considered rude by Deaf people?

• Walking in front of a signer

• Standing in front of a signer

• Watching a signed conversation

• Using physical descriptors when discussing a person

• Verbally speaking in the presence of a Deaf person

Which of the following choices lists things that a Deaf person generally cannot do?

• rely on hearing alone to navigate through the world

• drive cars, forklifts, or other heavy machinery

• be a lawyer, doctor, or other highly specialized professional

• be a musician, artist, or do other work in the entertainment/creative industry