Laurent Clerc's Life and Contributions Quiz

Discover key facts about Laurent Clerc's life, his role in founding schools for the deaf, and his impact on education. Take the quiz now!

#1

Where was Laurent Clerc born?

France
England
Germany
Italy
#2

What was the primary language used by Laurent Clerc?

English
French
Spanish
German
#3

What was the primary occupation of Laurent Clerc's father?

Blacksmith
Carpenter
Teacher
Farmer
#4

What was the cause of Laurent Clerc's deafness?

Illness
Accident
Genetic condition
Birth defect
#5

What was the primary occupation of Laurent Clerc's mother?

Teacher
Seamstress
Doctor
Musician
#6

What institution did Laurent Clerc co-found?

National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Royal National Institute for Deaf People
American School for the Deaf
Clarke School for the Deaf
#7

In which year did Laurent Clerc arrive in the United States?

1816
1820
1835
1840
#8

What was the name of the school Laurent Clerc attended in France?

Institution Nationale des Jeunes Aveugles
École des Beaux-Arts
Lycée Louis-le-Grand
Institut Royal des Sourds-Muets
#9

Who was Laurent Clerc's famous teacher?

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Alexander Graham Bell
Samuel Morse
Abbe Sicard
#10

Where did Laurent Clerc teach after moving to the United States?

Boston
Philadelphia
Hartford
New York City
#11

What notable contribution did Laurent Clerc make to deaf education?

Introduction of sign language
Invention of the telegraph
Creation of braille system
Development of lip reading techniques
#12

What was the title of the book Laurent Clerc co-authored with Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet?

The Laurent Clerc Chronicles
The Silent Teacher
In Our Own Hands
American Sign Language Dictionary
#13

What was the name of Laurent Clerc's wife?

Julia Brace
Sophia Fowler
Eliza Boardman
Mary Ann Walworth
#14

In which year did Laurent Clerc receive U.S. citizenship?

1817
1820
1835
1840
#15

What was the name of the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States, co-founded by Laurent Clerc?

American School for the Deaf
Clarke School for the Deaf
Maryland School for the Deaf
California School for the Deaf

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