Deaf Culture QuizSee How Much You Know!
Write the letter(s) you think is the correct answer.You do not need to write out the questions or answers2 options for submission:•Write down answers on paper and upload a photo under the assignment tab•Type answers in a word (or equivilant) document and upload under the assignment tabQuestions and comments will take place in the Discussion Post #2 tab on Canvas (Week 2)

1.W hat is American Sign Language (ASL)? (circle 2 answers)a.a visual form of Englishb.a language that relies on mimec.a language capable of expressing abstract ideasd.a language using picture-like gestures to express ideas and conceptse.a language utilizing space and movement to convey meaning

2.Historically, American Sign Language is related to:a.British Sign Languageb.Swedish Sign Languagec.French Sign Languaged.German Sign language

3.American Sign Language is used by most Deaf people in which of the following countries?a.Canadab.United Statesc.Mexicod.Brazile.England

4.Approximately what percent of Deaf people who marry are married to other Deaf people?a.10 percentb.25 percentc.50 percentd.75 percente.90 percent

5.American Sign Language is traditionally handed down from generation to generation through:a.Deaf family membersb.Deaf adults in the communityc.Residential schools for the Deafd.Sign Language teacherse.classroom teachers

6.The role of facial expressions, head movements, and eye gaze in American Sign Language is primarily:a.grammaticalb.stylisticc.emotive

7.W hile watching another person sign, it is appropriate to focus on the signer’s:a.handsb.chest areac.face

8.Among ASL signers, fingerspelling is mainly used in what ways?a.interchangeably with any signb.to specify brand namesc.as an artistic form of signingd.to give names to people and places