1. Is there a difference between seeing and knowing? Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.
2. How did Louis Braille's experience at the Institute for the Blind influence his desire to create a new reading system? What limitations did the existing system (Haüy's raised print) have, and how did Braille address those limitations in his invention? answer in 3-5 sentences.
3. The story mentions Charles Barbier's night writing system as a source of inspiration for Braille. Explain how Braille adapted or improved upon Barbier's code to create his six-dot system. Answer in 3-5 sentences.
4. Not everyone at the Institute supported Braille's invention. Describe the challenges Braille faced in getting his system accepted, and how he addressed these challenges. answer in 3-5 sentences.
5. Explain how Braille's invention revolutionized the lives of blind people. What opportunities did Braille provide that were not possible before his system? Answer in 3-5 sentences.
6. The story focuses on Braille as a reading system. Do you think Braille has any other applications beyond reading? If so, explain what they might be. answer in 3-5 sentences.