Chp. 3

Question 1

Cultural frames are universal, T/F?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

When interpreting with members of other cultures, interpreters must be cognizant of the importance of:

• Hobbies, styles of dress, ethnic foods, and vehicle ownership
• Family connections, spirituality, concepts of time, physical boundaries, and work ethic
• Educational attainment, learning styles, work ethic, and socioeconomic status
• Languages, socioeconomic status, belongings, and home ownership

Answer 2

Family connections, spirituality, concepts of time, physical boundaries, and work ethic

Question 3

Aspects of Deaf culture include all of the following except?

• Attention-getting behaviors that rely on sight
• Widespread fluency in English
• Extensive leave-takings
• Oral histories

Answer 3

Widespread fluency in English

Question 4

Hereditary deafness is more prevalent in?

• Native American families
• African American families
• European American families
• Hispanic American families

Answer 4

European American families

Question 5

Regardless of the familial and linguistic background of Deaf individuals with whom interpreters work, it is important to respect the bonds and family traditions of the Deaf, T/F?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

___________________ in the U.S. share a cultural base that grows from the common experience of exclusion, oppression, and disenfranchisement.

• Native Americans
• Hispanic Americans
• African Americans
• All of these groups listed

Answer 6

All groups listed

Question 7

Frequent social interactions amongst Deaf members of diverse cultural backgrounds is imperative to well-rounded cross-cultural skills, T/F

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Aspects of Deaf culture include all of the following except?

• Emotive information in facial expressions and body language
• Extensive training in public speaking skills
• Frequent feedback from conversational participants
• Sustained eye contact during conversations

Answer 8

Extensive training in public speaking skills

Question 9

Sharing information and personal details of one’s life is common in?

• Collectivist cultures
• Closed cultures
• European cultures
• Individualist cultures

Answer 9

Collectivist cultures

Question 10

According to this chapter, values, traditions, cultural norms, and the nuances of language use can all be considered aspects of

• Society
• Community
• Cultural Frames
• Folklore

Answer 10

Cultural Frames