Understanding the Braille System

In a grid of six bumps, which configuration represents the number 4?

• Two raised bumps across the top and one down on the right

• One dot on the top left side

• Two across the middle

• Three down the left side

Who invented the Braille system?

• A) A distinguished scientist

• B) A brilliant author

• C) A famous artist

• D) A blind 12-year-old French boy.

The Braille system was created by a blind boy from which country?

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• Spain

The Braille system is named after its inventor, Louis Braille. True or False?

• True

• False

Who invented the 'night writing' code that inspired Louis Braille?

• Valentin Hauy

• Charles Barbier

• Louis Braille

• Captain Smith

The 'night writing' code used ______ raised dots.

• 5

• 8

• 12

• 15

Why was the 'night writing' code not suitable for soldiers?

• It was too simple

• It was too complex

• It was too expensive

• It was too slow.

What tool did Louis Braille use to create the dots in his system?

• Hammer

• Awl

• Chisel

• Pen

Louis Braille died at the age of ____.

• 33

• 43

• 53

• 63

The Braille alphabets are found on ____.

• Books

• Elevator plates

• Street signs

• Billboards