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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Remembering When.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The book suggests that persons with Asperger's may be behind some of the most profound advances in all of the following except _______.
(a) Musicians.
(b) Writers.
(c) Mathematicians.
(d) Cooks.

2. According to the book, the person at the flea market who has memorized the _______ and birth dates of everyone there may have AS.
(a) Belt size.
(b) Names.
(c) Shoe size.
(d) Hat size.

3. Liane never had to ______ as a child and things like group dynamics made no sense to her.
(a) Draw.
(b) Share.
(c) Color.
(d) Play.

4. The book describes the term "society" as being _______; in other words, it covers a very large area and is difficult to precisely categorize.
(a) Egregious.
(b) Nebulous.
(c) Sophisticated.
(d) Pernicious.

5. The book states that society would be ______ if it were not for the special capabilities and talents of those with AS.
(a) Better.
(b) Stimulating.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Dull.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book suggests that though there are different prognoses, helping individuals _______ society may not be the best approach.

2. Liane wanted real school supplies to play with and quickly lost interest in ______ that did not smell like new ones.

3. Individuals living with Asperger's syndrome may have all of the following issues except_______.

4. Liane also had difficulty with bright lights and ______, but she was able to find a certain amount of peace while she was underwater.

5. Some individuals with Asperger's syndrome are thought to be ________ or have odd habits or mannerisms.

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