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100

This classifier is used to describe a jail cell, pattern on clothing, and blood.

What is Classifier four?

100

When signing “mother” this is where the open 5 palm faces.

What is to the side

100

This man is widely praised by hearing people, but he is deeply hated by the Deaf community for advocating and enacting the oralist movement. 

Who is Alexander Graham Bell?

100

Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.

What is Tenet Number 1?

100

This man used to teach ASL at the University of Mississippi but now lives in Knoxville Tennessee.

Who is Kris?
200

This classifier is used to say man and woman, parents, and video.

What is classifier five?

200

This is where the c-shaped hand is located when signing “male cousin” 

What is the head/temple?

200

This man created the ASL Dictionary.

Who is William Stokoe?

200

Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.

What is Tenet Number 4?

200

This certification is obtained when interpreting for K-12.

What is EIPA?

300

This classifier is used to show medium, round squat objects like cookies, headphones, and badges.

What is a classifier claw?

300

This is where the index finger is located when signing  “summer” 

What is the forehead?

300

A type of Linguistic Register that was created to uphold historical songs, documents, and literature like the national anthem, the Lord’s prayer, and quotes from famous people.

What is Frozen?

300

Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific situation. 

What is tenet number 3? 

300

This is where the first meeting was held for RID to be established.

What is Ball State?

400

This classifier is used to symbolize the placement of small, thin circular objects like buttons, coins, and earrings.

What is classifier F?

400

When signing "hungry", this is where the hand starts

What is the chest?

400

This is the year the ADA passed.

What is 1990?

400

Interpreters must honor their commitment to one agency even if another offers them more money.

What is Tenet number 7?

400

This Deaf MLB player is widely known for helping introduce hand signals to the game.

Who is William "Dummy" Hoy?

500

This classifier is used to describe thin flat objects like bacon, bandaids, and name tags. 

What is classifier U? 

500

When signing “soda pop” with your dominant hand, this is where the palm faces at the end.

What is down?

500

This is the year the football huddle was created at Gallaudet. 

What is 1894?

500

In order to bring a student of ASL into a professional setting, the person orchestrating it must get permission from all other persons involved including the deaf student, professor, and any other parties involved.

What is tenet number 5?

500

The origin of ASL came to the United States in 1817 by these two people who created a University from it.

Who is Dr. Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc?



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