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1
The origins of ASL can be traced to Gallaudet and Clerc. Which of the following is the other influence?
French sign language brought by Laurent Clerc
Alexander Graham Bell
Martha’s Vineyard off Cape Cod
Andrew Foster the missionary to Africa
2
Other than the word “Deaf,” a culturally appropriate way to identify Deaf people would be:
deaf mutes
hard of hearing
none of the above
hearing impaired
3
Where was the first Deaf School in America Founded?
Washington DC
Hartford,Connecticut
Boston, Mass
Martha’s Vineyard off Cape Cod
4
To ask a yes/no question in ASL use the following non manual markers and hold last sign.
raise your eyebrows, lean your head forward, hold last sign
furrowed eyebrows, tilt head backwards, hold last sign
raise your eyebrows, tilt head backwards, hold last sign
furrow your eyebrows, lean your head forward
5
Linguists proved that ASL is a fully developed independent language unrelated to English in __?
1950’s
1850’s
1860’s
1960’s
6
How many parameters to every sign?
5
4
7
6
7
What is the palm orientation for cardinal numbers 6-9?
A. Palm in
Palm down
Palm up
Palm out
8
Which one of the following is a rule for signing cardinal numbers 2-5?
Fingers spread apart
Fingers and thumb do not overlap
Flick out from underneath thumb twice
Tap fingers and thumb twice
9
The blending of indigenous sign language and French sign language came from _____ to form the basis for ASL today.
Dr. Cogswell and Gallaudet
Martha’s Vineyard
Laurent Clerc and Gallaudet
England
10
Which perspective do you use when receiving signing directions or shapes to draw
receiver's perspective
signer’s perspective
11
The thumb is an important element in forming the “fist” letters correctly
True
False
12
If your path is blocked by two signers conversing with each other, you should:
find another path
bend down very low in order to avoid passing through their signing space
go ahead and walk through
wait until they stop talking before you pass through
13
Which President signed the act to establish the 1st school?
Washington
Kennedy
Lincoln
Reagan
14
Laurent Clerc was a ___ from ____
Deaf man, USA
hearing man, USA
hearing man, France
Deaf man, France
15
Deaf President Now DPN happened in 1988 when
congress selected a hearing man who didn't sign at Gallaudet University
the Deaf wanted a Deaf president of their college Gallaudet University
the Deaf wanted a Deaf president of the United States
a month long protest by the Deaf students happened
16
Which one of the following is a rule for signing the cardinal number 12?
Palm out
Tap fingers and thumb twice
Keep extended fingers separated
Fingers and thumb do not overlap
17
Which of the following are 5 of the 8 “fist” letters?
S, T, K, M, N
A, E, I, O, U
S, T, M, K, B
A, E, T, M, N
18
When in the presence of the Deaf, which of the following is a rule for communication?
Don’t let the Deaf person know you can sign
Be sure you set the communication mode.
Avoid using your voice w/o also relaying information in ASL
Be sure to have a paper and pen handy
19
In general, fingerspelling is used
for brand names, titles of books and movies, names of people
for things not titles of movies or books, cities and states
frequently in ASL
when you don’t know how to sign something
20
What prompted Foster to be called to Serve the Deaf in Africa?
Being black he knew they would hire him to teach the Deaf
There were only a few Deaf schools he knew there was a great need
He found a book listing the Deaf schools in Africa
A friend at Gallaudet from Africa and said there were only 12 Deaf school
21
When fingerspelling be sure to flow from one letter to the next avoid
Looking at your hand
Bouncing
Moving your hand around
Stammering
22
When watching someone sign numbers, what is the easiest way to identify a 7 from an 8?
Ask the person to repeat until you get it
It just takes practice to learn to see it correctly
Look for the thumb to touch the ring finger
Look for the peace sign
23
Which of the following are part of the five parameters to every sign?
motion and form
handshape, location, movement,
manual markers and form
symmetrical and dominant hands
24
Historically, American Sign Language is related to:
French Sign Language
German Sign Language
British Sign Language
Swedish Sign Language
25
To get the attention of a Deaf person near you who is
looking the other way
, you should:
wave in his/her face
yell as loud as you can
tap him/her on the shoulder
go around and stand in front of the person
26
When fingerspelling to someone above you, ______
Change the position of your body and hands towards them
Elbow down & let your arm relax & hand in front of chest
Be sure your hand is within their eyesight
Move your hand upward in order for them to see your hand
27
Which one of the following is NOT one of the five parameters of a sign.
location
movement
palm orientation
fingerspelling
28
How did Andrew Foster Die?
Boda-Boda taxi
Heart attack
Malaria
A plane crash
29
Which one of the following is a rule for signing cardinal numbers 13-15?
Palm out
Flick out from underneath thumb twice
Move extended fingers toward you twice
Fingers and thumb do not overlap
30
When fingerspelling to the person in front of you___
Move your hand upward in order for them to see your hand
Change the position of your body & hands towards them
Keep elbow down & let your arm relax & hand in front of you
Be sure your hand is within their eyesight
31
Andre Foster was known as a
Teacher, Pioneer, Missionary
Teacher, Pioneer, Writer
Teacher, Pastor, Missionary
Teacher, Preacher, Pastor
32
ASL has evolved in the U.S. and Canada for ___?
about 150 Years
over 250 Years
nearly 200 Years
approximately 100 Years
33
American Sign Language is traditionally handed down from generation to generation through:
Sign Language teachers
Residential schools for the Deaf
Deaf adults in the community
Classroom teachers
34
To ask wh-questions in ASL use the non manual markers and hold last sign.
raise your eyebrows, tilt head backwards
raise your eyebrows, lean your head forward
furrowed eyebrows, tilt head backwards
furrow your eyebrows, lean your head forward
35
Approximately what % of Deaf Children are raised in hearing families that do not know Sign?
10 percent
20 percent
50 percent
70 percent
36
Which one of the following is a rule for signing cardinal numbers 6-9?
Flick out from underneath thumb twice
Tap fingers and thumb twice
Fingers spread apart
Palm in
37
The role of facial expressions, head movements, and eye gaze in American Sign Language is primarily
stylistic
grammatical
getting attention
emotive
38
How much time did the Keller's give Anne to teach Helen something?
2 months
2 weeks
2 days
2 years
39
Gallaudet University is located in
Boston Mass
Hartford Conn
Washington D.C.
Pittsburg Penn
40
When learning to read fingerspelling you should practice ________
Be sure your hand is within their eyesight
Slight change the position of your body & hands towards them
saying each letter as you see it signed
reading shape and movement of letter combinations
41
When fingerspelling to the person next to you, ______
Slight change the position of your body & hands towards them
Be sure your hand is within their eyesight
Move your hand upward in order for them to see your hand
Elbow down & let your arm relax & hand in front of chest
42
What is the palm orientation for cardinal numbers 11-15?
Palm out
Palm up
Palm in
Palm down
43
What is the palm orientation for cardinal numbers 1-5?
Palm up
Palm down
Palm in
Palm out
44
Which of the following is one of the 5 parameters of a sign?
Eye gaze
Form
Handshape
Position
45
While watching another person sign, it is appropriate to focus on the signer’s:
face
hands
lips
shoulders
46
Who were the co-founders of the first American school for the Deaf
Gallaudet, Cogswell
Clerc, Gallaudet
Cogswell, Clerc
Lincoln, Washington
47
Why do you raise your eyebrows when signing the gender before you describe a person who is present?
B. Because you are asking a Yes/no question
C. Because you are asking a Wh-question
A. Because you want to ask if they know WHO that is
D. Because you are not sure if the person knows them
48
American Sign Language is used by most Deaf People in which country besides the US?
Brazil
Mexico
England
Canada
49
What was unique about Fosters enrollment to Gallaudet University?
he was one of first three black students to attend
he never finished high school
his age when he attended Gallaudet
his was born hearing and was accepted at Gallaudet
50
What is the proper arm position when fingerspelling?
Keep your elbow up for stability when signing
Keep elbow downward, slightly bent and let your arm relax
Keep your arm at your side and hold elbow w/non dom. hand
Keep elbow bent, hand in front of your body
51
What year was Gallaudet College established
1963
1863
1864
1964
52
What sign did Helen make up (home sign) not ASL?
Anne
bad girl
Mother
hungry
53
When fingerspelling be sure to ____
stamp your hand
look at your fingers as you spell
have smooth transitions between letters
bounce your hand
54
When fingerspelling you should
bounce your hand
keep eye contact with the signer and avoid looking at your hand
look at your hand to be sure you are forming letters correctly
hold your elbow out and hand in front of your face
55
Which one of the following is NOT a way to get someone’s attention if they are Deaf.
tap gently
flashing lights off and on
waving
hitting a surface to make a vibration
56
Which of the following is fact a about ASL?
ASL is a visual code for English
ASL is a universal language
ASL is pantomime
None of the above
57
1880 was a pivotal moment in Deaf history. ASL was blocked and replaced with oral education. Where did it take place?
Milan, Italy
Hartford, Conn
Paris, France
Washington DC
58
What are some of the basic components of ASL?
None of the above
Body language, Mouth movements
Hand motions, Facial Expression
Eye Contact, Facial Expressions
59
Which one of the following is a rule for signing the cardinal number 11?
Palm out
Flick out from underneath thumb twice
Keep extended fingers separated
Fingers and thumb do not overlap
