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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Losing My Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author makes the comment that trying to "meld" people into society turns people into _______ , and denies their individuality.
(a) Sodium copies.
(b) Carbon copies.
(c) Nitrogen copies.
(d) Hydrogen copies.

2. Autism is understood as a _______ disease, because it most often arises during childhood.
(a) Immunological.
(b) Developmental.
(c) Chemical.
(d) Bacteriological.

3. Looking back on her school career, Liane felt that she may have been better served in her education by ______.
(a) Going to smaller more empathic school.
(b) Going into a vocation instead.
(c) Going to a private school.
(d) Having a tutor.

4. Part of Liane's language ability had to do with finding _____ of words that would add to the speech she delivered.
(a) Contractions.
(b) Textures.
(c) Origins.
(d) Explanations.

5. Some individuals with Asperger's syndrome are thought to be ________ or have odd habits or mannerisms.
(a) Asthmatics.
(b) Eccentrics.
(c) Epileptics.
(d) Hypochondriacs.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book describes the term "society" as being _______; in other words, it covers a very large area and is difficult to precisely categorize.

2. One of Liane's favorite places to be was up in a ______ tree where she could watch people and not have to interact with them.

3. Liane had trouble dealing with ______ situations, and she did not know how to react.

4. By the time she was eight years old, Liane was able to remember factual material very well but struggled with ______.

5. At the end of her first year of college, Liane felt defeated in the social arena and had _______ her courses.

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