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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the foreword say needs to be tried for autistic children?
(a) Various forms of therapy.
(b) Speech therapy.
(c) Behavioral therapy.
(d) Holding therapy.

2. What is the reason for the family's overseas trip?
(a) To look for a new home.
(b) To introduce the children to air travel.
(c) To visit historical landmarks.
(d) To have the children baptized.

3. For what is Ivar Lovaas thanked in the acknowledgments section?
(a) His work with speech therapy.
(b) His promotion of her book.
(c) His work with autistic children.
(d) His work with holding therapy.

4. What percentage of children have been helped by the therapy Rimland advocates?
(a) Over fifty percent.
(b) Over thirty percent.
(c) Over seventy-five percent.
(d) Over forty percent.

5. For what is Bernard Rimland thanked in the acknowledgments section?
(a) His work as Marc's boss.
(b) His work as Catherine's counselor.
(c) His ability to help edit the book.
(d) His support in writing the book.

6. From whom does Catherine get another diagnosis for Anne Marie?
(a) Dr. Cohen.
(b) Dr. Berman.
(c) Dr. Welch.
(d) Dr. Baxter.

7. What does the family notice about Anne Marie in Chapter 5?
(a) She is improving.
(b) She does not recognize Catherine.
(c) She is getting worse.
(d) She does not recognize Marc.

8. What advice does Catherine's doctor give to her about autism?
(a) Learn from experiencing it with Anne Marie.
(b) Watch St. Elsewhere.
(c) Read The Merck Manual.
(d) Go to a support group.

9. What does Catherine's doctor tell her about autism?
(a) There is a cure, but it is expensive.
(b) Nothing can be done.
(c) Catherine carries antibodies.
(d) There will be a cure eventually.

10. Who gives Catherine strength during the family's overseas trip?
(a) Anne Marie.
(b) Daniel.
(c) God.
(d) Marc.

11. According to Chapter 8, what is one way behaviors are achieved in behavioral therapy?
(a) By secluding the child.
(b) Through repetition.
(c) Through a live-in program.
(d) By force.

12. What is the name of the neurologist Catherine takes Anne Marie to see?
(a) Dr. Baxter.
(b) Dr. Welch.
(c) Dr. DeCarlo.
(d) Dr. Cohen.

13. What is one symptom of Anne Marie's autism that affects her communication?
(a) A stutter.
(b) Deafness.
(c) Lockjaw.
(d) Lack of verbal communication.

14. Where does the family travel in Chapter 9?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Canada.

15. How many hours of therapy are involved in Dr. Lovaas's therapy program?
(a) Twenty each week.
(b) Forty each month.
(c) Twenty each month.
(d) Forty each week.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the foreword, how do many view behavior modification therapy?

2. What does Catherine notice about Anne Marie's social behavior that concerns her?

3. What do Marc and Catherine notice about Anne Marie as they look at photographs together?

4. Aside from the counselor, who is involved in Dr. Lovaas's therapy program?

5. What is the purpose of an acknowledgment section?

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