Louis Braille Chapters 1-3

When was Louis able to see?

• The first 2 years of his life.

• The first 3 years of his life.

• The first 4 years of his life.

• The first 5 years of his life.

What country did Louis and his family live in?

• France

• England

• Italy

• Canada

What was Louis' Father's job?

• A chef.

• A farmer.

• A harness maker.

• A builder.

What happened to Louis when he was alone in his Father's workshop?

• He picked up an awl and dug it into the leather.

• The awl jumped into his eyes.

• Louis became blind.

• All of the above.

How was life like in the 1800's for the blind?

• Difficult because there were few things for them to do.

• They did many things that others could do.

What were there a lot of in Louis's day?

• Homeless people.

• Blind beggars.

• Teachers.

• Doctors.

Louis's mother and father wanted him to be similar to other people. So they treated him much like other people as possible.

• True

• False

What did Louis enjoy doing on the front stoop?

• Singing.

• Look for four leaf clovers.

• Count the cars passing by.

• Call out to the people passing by on the road.

What did Father Palluy offer to Louis?

• For him to join a youth group for the blind.

• For him to become an alter boy.

• For him to go to church lessons 3 mornings a week.

• For him to come to his house for dinner.

What school did Father Palluy want Louis to go to in Paris?

• The Royal institute of Blind Youth

• Eiffel Tower Middle School

• St. Gabriel