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What kind of alarm clock do Deaf people use? a) Same as all other alarm clocks b) A really loud alarm clock c) A special alarm clock that shakes or flashes light

c) A special alarm clock that shakes or flashes light

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William Hoy was a famous Deaf baseball player. What did he do for the sport? a) He created the signals (ball, strike) so that he knew what was happening in the game. b)He coached a Deaf baseball little league team c) He was the best baseball player of all time.
a) He created the signals (ball, strike) so that he knew what was happening in the game.
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All hearing losses are the same.
False. Some Deaf people can still hear sounds in the room or people's voices, and some can only hear very loud sounds. Everyone is different.
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What is a proper way to get a deaf person's attention?

Tapping them on the shoulder.

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What is the best way to talk to a Deaf person? a) Yell b) Learn sign language c) speak slow so they can read your lips
b) Learn sign language
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What is a device that some Deaf or Hard of hearing people wear to help them hear?

Hearing aid or cochlear implant

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Who is Marlee Matlin? a) A famous Deaf singer and songwriter b) A famous Deaf basketball player c) A famous Deaf actress
c) A famous Deaf actress. Marlee Matlin has been in many movies and television shows like Switched at Birth and Dancing with the Stars.
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Deaf people can do anything you can do, except hear.
True! They can read, write, draw, drive a car, become famous, play sports, dance, play instruments, and many many more! They just do things a little differently :)
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Why is it inappropriate to cover your mouth when speaking to a deaf person?

They should be able to see your entire face and lips when you are speaking. 
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If you don't know sign language, what is another way to talk to a Deaf person?
You can write to them, use a sign language interpreter, act out what you want.
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How do Deaf people use the telephone? a) A video relay service using cameras on the computer b) They do not use the telephone c) They must always have another person make calls for them

a) A video relay service using cameras on the computer. They can also use cell phones (text) Or another machine called a TTY.

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The Gallaudet (University for Deaf) Football team started this common football practice that is still used today: a) the huddle b) the kick off c) the time out
a) the huddle The Gallaudet Football team created the huddle so that other teams would not know what their plays were.
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Sign language is the same all over the world.
False. Just like speaking languages, each country or region has its own sign language.
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Do hearing aids help all deaf people to hear?

No, they generally help them hear environmental sounds. 

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How can you get the attention of a Deaf person? a) Tap on their shoulder or wave b) Yell really loud c) Throw something at them
a) Tap on their shoulder or wave. You can also stomp on the ground or flash the lights.
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When Deaf people watch television, there are sentences at the bottom of the screen to show what people are saying. What is that called?
Closed Caption
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What does "ILY" mean? a) I like you b) I learn with you c) I love you
c) I love you.
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It is fine to call Deaf people "hearing impaired".
False. It is better to call Deaf people, "Deaf" or Hard of Hearing. Hearing impaired is considered an insult.
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Name one thing to keep in mind when interacting with a deaf person.

maintain eye contact, speak slowly, and uncover our mouth.

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American Sign Language (ASL) is: a) the same as English b) different than English
b) ASL is different than English. Although the words can be signed, the sentence structure is different.
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What should you do if another person interrupts your conversation with a deaf person, ex. if the telephone rings?

Explain to the deaf person that the phone is ringing and you need to get the call.