"Deaf Hollywood"-1
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100
Who was ‘Linda the Librarian’ on Sesame Street?
Hint: This person's initials are L.B.
ANSWER: Linda Bove
100
What does "ASL" stand for?
ANSWER: American Sign Language
100
In which year was ASL recognized as a language?
ANSWER:
The most prominent event was the publication of Sign Language Structure in 1965 by William Stokoe, a linguist, showing that ASL was a bona-fide language.
100
What 2 countries need two hands to sign the alphabet?
ANSWER: Britain (England / United Kingdom) and Germany
100
Why are Deaf drivers better than Hearing drivers?
ANSWER: Deaf people rely on their eyes and tend to be more focused or have fewer distractions in general.
200
Who was the first Deaf actress to win an Academy Award?
Hint: This person's initials are M.M.
ANSWER: Marlee Matlin
200
What is a common misconception about Sign Language in America and in other countries?
ANSWER: Most people think that sign language is universal.
200
Where is the proper position of the eyebrows when asking a question involving who, what where, why and when?
ANSWER: Down / Lowered
200
What is the most important thing a person should do when communicating with a Deaf person?
ANSWER: Make and maintain eye contact
200
What is a common trait in Deaf communication that often shocks Hearing people?
ANSWER: Deaf communication is very direct
300
Who was the first Deaf singer to appear on “America’s Got Talent?
Hint: This person's initials are M.H.
ANSWER: Mandy Harvey
300
What is the difference between a CODA and a KODA?
ANSWER:
CODA = Children of Deaf Adults, KODA = Kids of Deaf Adults
300
Where did ASL originate?
ANSWER: The American Asylum in Hartford Connecticut
300
What must often accompany hand signs?
ANSWER: Facial expression and hand positioning
300
Which character was deaf in one ear on the hit series Glee?
Hint: This person's initials are J.L.
ANSWER: Jane Lynch
400
Who was the first Deaf person to be a contestant on The Amazing Race?
Hint: This person's initials are L.A.
ANSWER: Luke Adams
400
What do you call the person who facilitates Communication for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
ANSWER: An interpreter
400
Where does Sign Language rank as one of the most popular languages in the world?
(Hint: between) 1st through 5th
ANSWER: 4th
400
How does one traditionally acquire a signed name?
ANSWER: A Deaf person gives you your name sign
400
Which Deaf person wrote and played classical music?
Hint: This person's initials are L.V.B.
ANSWER: Ludwig van Beethoven
500
Who was the young actor who played in “Sandlot 2”?
Hint: This person's initials are S.B.
ANSWER:
Sean Berdy
500
What word was used to describe a person who was deaf / Deaf in the 1800’s?
ANSWER: "Dummy"
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500
How many components are there to a single sign (word)?
ANSWER: 5 components OR sign parameters (requirements for correct structure)
1. handshape
2. palm orientation
3. position / location
4. movement
5. facial expression
500
What year did Closed Captioning become available?
ANSWER: 1980
500
Which Deaf person invented the light bulb, motion picture camera and the phonograph?
Hint: This person's initials are T.E.
ANSWER: Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was totally deaf in one ear and hard of hearing in the other but thought of his deafness as a blessing in many ways. Thomas Edison died at the age of 84 on October 18, 1931, at his estate in West Orange, New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that improved the quality of life all over the world.
