ReTrans Quiz 3

Did you watch the video carefully? Test your knowledge in the following quiz. (set: $wrongCounter to 0) [[Start]]

Sometimes interpreters have to be racist. [[Yes->Question 1 wrong]] [[No->all the above]]

Nope, nobody has to be a racist. And, if you ask me, nobody should be a racist. [[Try again->Start]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Next Question: Cultural fitness means [[Physical fitness->Question 2 wrong]] [[The ability to adapt to any cultural environment->treat everyone with respect]] [[All of the above ->Question 2 wrong]]

Unfortunately, this is not correct. [[Try it again->all the above]] or watch the video again carefully. (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Exactly, cultural fitness means the ability to adapt to any cultural environment. The next one is a yes or no question: Interpreters should view other cultures through the lens of their own culture. [[Yes->Question 3 wrong]] [[No->No]]

No, that's wrong. [[Try again->treat everyone with respect]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Correct, interpreters should not should view other cultures through the lens of their own culture. Next question: Nonverbal communication involves... [[Body language->Question 4 wrong]] [[Hand gestures->Question 4 wrong]] [[All of the above-> Question 5]]

Yes, but not only that, [[try again->No]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Right, nonverbal communication involves body language and hand gestures. Next Question: Having a proactive personality means... [[Being able to adapt to any social situation and act accordingly.->Question 6]] [[Not being prejudiced.->Question 5 wrong]]

No, not being prejudiced does not mean having a proactive personality. It's still a good character trait, though. [[Try again-> Question 5]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Correct, Having a proactive personality means being able to adapt to any social situation and act accordingly. Next one: Interpreters should be familiar with language... [[Connotations.->Question 6 wrong]] [[Patterns.->Question 6 wrong]] [[All of the above.->Question 7]]

That's right, interpreters should be familiar with language connotations and patterns. Next question ist a yes or no questions: Interpreters should stand as close to their clients as possible. [[Yes ->Question 7 wrong]] [[No->Question 8]]

Yes, but not only that. [[Try again ->Question 6]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Nope, sorry, that's not correct, [[try again->Question 7]]. (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Correct, and another yes or no question: Interpreters should be able to provide information on every culture. [[Yes->Question 8 wrong]] [[No->Question 9]]

Okay, here comes the next question: The amount of space that needs to be set between the interpreter and others depends on... [[Their social skills. ->Question 9 wrong]] [[Their culture.->overstep the boundaries of their job]] [[Their accent.->Question 9 wrong]]

Incorrect, that would be nearly impossible, [[try again->Question 8]]. (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Correct, the amount of space that needs to be set between the interpreter and others depends on their culture. Sometimes words mean much more than their literal meaning. That is a... [[Denotation->Question 10 wrong]] [[Connotation->Question 11]] [[Definition.->Question 10 wrong]]

Nope. [[try again->Question 9]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Correct, the Cambrige Dictionary explains connotations as a a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word's meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation We are coming to the end of the quiz, here is the second last question: Cultural flexibility or adaptability is... [[Being able to understand every language.->Question 11 wrong]] [[Being able to establish common ground between different cultures.->Question 12]]

Your answer was incorrect. [[Try again->overstep the boundaries of their job]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Well that was a 50/50 chance, [[try again->Question 11]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Exactly, cultural flexibility or adaptability is being able to establish common ground between different cultures. Final question: A culturally fit person can... [[Communicate with others nonverbally.->Question 12 wrong]] [[Adjust to any cultural environment with ease.->End]] [[Translate documents with ease.->Question 12 wrong]]

Nope, sorry, [[try again->Question 12]]! (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

RESULTS In 15 questions you answered incorrectly $wrongCounter times. (if:$wrongCounter < 1)[Your are like Sherlock Holmes, you can proudly say: "I never guess". Nice job!]