The Night Before Christmas Quiz

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Which skill is similar to lipreading?

  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Reading (correct)
  • Listening

What is the essence of lipreading?

  • Speaking clearly
  • Filling in the blanks (correct)
  • Writing down notes
  • Listening attentively

What do strangers often ask when they meet the author?

  • Can you write notes?
  • Can you read my lips? (correct)
  • Can you hear me?
  • Can you speak clearly?

What is the inherent illogicality of the question 'Can you read my lips?'

<p>The question assumes the author can hear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the unspoken questions that strangers have when they ask 'Can you read my lips?'

<p>What if you can't? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the author, what is the common assumption people make when they find out the author can lipread?

<p>That the author can understand everything they say (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author say about the ability to hear and understand language?

<p>It is something that cannot be explained (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's response to the question 'How did you learn to lipread'?

<p>The author does not have a satisfactory answer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's view on the ability to hear perfectly?

<p>The author believes that either you can hear and understand everything or you cannot hear at all (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does the author use to explain their inability to explain how they learned to lipread?

<p>Learning to walk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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