Maya and Language Development: Passage Comprehension Quiz

What does CODA stand for in the context of the passage?

• Child of Deaf Adult

• Child of Disabled Adult

• Child of Distant Adult

• Child of Dynamic Adult

Which language did Maya learn first?

• English

• Spanish

• American Sign Language (ASL)

• French

Why did Maya's teachers express concern about her language development?

• She was too talkative

• She was quiet at school

• She spoke too many languages

• She refused to learn English

What label did the teachers give Maya regarding her language skills?

• Gifted language learner

• Delayed language development

• Bilingual expert

• Speech therapist

How did Mrs. Davison view Maya's language abilities differently from the teachers?

• She thought Maya was not trying hard enough

• She saw Maya's ASL storytelling as rich and complex

• She believed Maya should only use English

• She ignored Maya's ASL skills

What realization did Mrs. Davison have about Maya?

• Maya was not interested in learning

• Maya was bilingual, not delayed

• Maya needed more English lessons

• Maya should stop using ASL

According to the passage, how did Maya begin to see her two languages?

• As separate and unrelated

• As intertwined melodies

• As a problem to solve

• As a barrier to communication

What role did Maya eventually play between the hearing and deaf worlds?

• She ignored both worlds

• She became a bridge between them

• She chose only one world

• She stopped using both languages

What metaphor is used at the end of the passage to describe Maya's silence?

• A locked door

• A vibrant, articulate song

• A broken record

• A silent movie

What was the main shift in the diagnosis of Maya's language abilities?

• From a deficit to a unique strength

• From bilingual to monolingual

• From English to ASL only

• From storyteller to listener