Deaf In A "Hearing" World - ASL Club

Question 1

All deaf people can sign.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

If your path is blocked by 2 signers conversing with each other (and there is no other path to take), you should:

Accepted Answer

go ahead and walk through while signing "Excuse me"

Question 3

While watching another person sign, it is appropriate to focus on the signer's...

Accepted Answer

face

Question 4

To get the attention of a Deaf person who is looking the other way, you should:

Accepted Answer

tap them on the shoulder

Question 5

What does ASL stand for?

Accepted Answer

American Sign Language

Question 6

Historically, ASL is related to:

Accepted Answer

French Sign Language

Question 7

In general, the least effective communication strategy between Deaf and hearing people is:

Accepted Answer

speaking and lip reading

Question 8

ASL is a universal language

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

When was ASL recognized as a language?

Accepted Answer

1960s.

Question 10

What is considered rude in Deaf Culture?

Accepted Answer

Talking in the presence of a Deaf person without acknowledging them

Question 11

"Deaf" and "deaf" mean the same thing

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

What percent of deaf people have deaf parents?

Accepted Answer

10%

Question 13

ASL is a language just as English, Spanish, French and German are languages

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Approximately what percent of Deaf people who get married are married to other Deaf people?

Accepted Answer

90

Question 15

What percentage of deaf people receive education in sign language?

Accepted Answer

2%

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