Unit 2

Question 1

What are the non-manual markers to use when asking yes/no questions?

Answer 1

• raise brows throughout the question
• lean head forward with the last sign
• hold the last sign until your listener starts to answer

Question 2

What should you do when either signing yes or no?

Answer 2

Nod head to affirm or shake head to negate information

Question 3

T/F: The listener does not have an active role in the rhythm of information

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What is active listening also called?

Answer 4

Feedback

Question 5

What should you be able to spell for when you meet a deaf person?

Answer 5

Your first and last name

Question 6

Finding this out is a way to move the introduction in an appropriate direction

Answer 6

whether the person is Deaf or hearing

Question 7

What might a Deaf person ask you if you say that you are hearing?

Answer 7

• where you are learning ASL
• is your teacher Deaf?
• first and last name of teacher
• why you are learning ASL

Question 8

What might a Deaf person ask you if you are Deaf?

Answer 8

• where you grew up
• did you go to a Deaf school?
• what years you went to school there
• whether or not you went to Gallaudet and what class

Question 9

What do Deaf people do to deepen their connections with others and expanding their connection to the community?

Answer 9

• participating in various community activities like sports, clubs, conferences, and other social events.

Question 10

What hand do you use for one handed signs?

Answer 10

your dominant hand

Question 11

What is used for 2 handed symmetrical signs?

Answer 11

both your dominant and non-dominant hands are used for 2 handed signs in symmetrical movements (ex: sign language)

Question 12

What is used for 2 handed non-symmetrical signs?

Answer 12

The dominant hand moves while the non-dominant hand remains stationary. (Ex: sign student)

Question 13

The only Deaf liberal arts university in the world and is both a repository of ASL, Deaf culture and history, and an inspiring setting for higher learning

Answer 13

Gallaudet University

Question 14

Who signed an act to establish Gallaudet and when?

Answer 14

President Abraham Lincoln in 1864

Question 15

This is the source of demographic and educational data regarding Deaf people in the US and continually innovates the field of Deaf education

Answer 15

The Gallaudet Research Institute

Question 16

GU offers ___ undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than ___ disciplines

Answer 16

80 degrees in

20 disciplines

Question 17

Gallaudet has become a beacon, ___ ____, and “___” by its graduates

Answer 17

Deaf Mecca

“home”

Question 18

This contains the world’s largest collection of material documenting the language and culture of Deaf people

Answer 18

The Gallaudet Archives

Question 19

GU hosted this in 1989

Answer 19

Deaf Way 1

Question 20

This had 5,000 people from 80 countries gather to share ideas, talents, art, visual performance, and other info about Deaf life

Answer 20

Deaf Way 1

Question 21

When was Deaf Way 2 and how many people did it draw?

Answer 21

2002: over 10,000 people from 120 countries

Question 22

Gallaudet University mascot?

Answer 22

Bison

Question 23

GU school paper?

Answer 23

the Buff and Blue

Question 24

How to describe a shape depends on the type of shape. There are 3 types of shape:

Answer 24

1. symmetrical
2. asymmetrical
3. linear

Question 25

How do you draw a symmetrical shape?

Answer 25

Move both hands simultaneously to trace both sides of the shape

Question 26

How do you draw an asymmetrical shape?

Answer 26

Hold your non-dominant hand as a reference point and trace the shape with your dominant hand

Question 27

How do you draw a linear shape?

Answer 27

Hold your non-dominant hand as a reference point and trace the linear shape with your dominant hand

Question 28

What is the 5 step sequence to use when you identify people that are present?

Answer 28

1. use the opener (see page 77)
2. describe the person
3. glance toward and point to the person to whom you are referring
4. raise your brows
5. listener confirms

Question 29

Whenever possible, what should you do when needing to get by a group signing?

Answer 29

Opt to go around whenever possible. When you can’t pass quickly so the signers wont be interrupted. You may sign “Excuse me” while passing through

Question 30

When your path is too narrow to pass between several groups of signers, its customary to do what?

Answer 30

Press someone’s shoulder or back and they will move aside while remaining engaged in their conversation

Question 31

Why should you avoid tapping someone when you need them to move?

Answer 31

Tapping prompts the person to turn toward you, breaking their conversation

Question 32

How should you ask someone to move if they are blocking your view?

Answer 32

Press their shoulder in the direction that would clear your view

Question 33

What are 5 strategies to ask for signs you forgot?

Answer 33

1. point to the object
2. draw object
3. list items in a category
4. use opposites
5. describe/act our

Question 34

Why is fingerspelling not the best way to get the sign you need?

Answer 34

ASL and English are different languages