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What was the national TV News network used in 1988 to announce Greg Hlibok?

ABC 

100

A civil rights movement for Deaf people in 1988 was called?

Deaf President Now

100

Is water wet?

No

100

ASL originated in what year?

1817

200

There were student leaders recognized at the DPN protest, how many of them were being recognized? 

Four

200

Who was the first Deaf President at Gaulladet University?

Dr. I. King Jordan

200

How much does a cloud weigh?

A million tons

200

What are the school colors for the Washington School for the Deaf?

Green and white

300

Who was appointed president after Spilman resigned?

King

300

Who was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1988?

Dr. Jordan

300

What country is it illegal in to own only one gionea pig?

Switzerland & Sweden

300

What percentage of the United States' population are deaf or hearing impaired?

13%

400

What did Dr. Zinser do on Thursday in 1988?

Resign

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What month did students begin protesting in?

March

400

How old was the oldest dog to ever live?

29 years old

400

About how many people use ASL in the US?

Around 2 million

500

Who was Jerry Covell?

A Government major. Now he is Illinois Commissioner of the Deaf.

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Who was the hearing chairman of the board at the time?

Jane Bassett Spilman

500

What is the fear of the number thirteen called?

Triskaidekaphobia

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Where was Laurent Clerc from?

Paris, France