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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Gap Widens and Wondering Why.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Unlike her friends, Liane had a great deal of interest in romantic comedies and the ______.
(a) Wild North.
(b) The South.
(c) Wild West.
(d) Middle East.

2. Liane described a preoccupation with round numbers and she used to calm herself by doing certain activities in ______.
(a) Eights.
(b) Fives.
(c) Twenties.
(d) Tens.

3. Liane's parents struggled with raising her and felt that she challenged their ______ as well as making their language fit into hers.
(a) Patience.
(b) Authority.
(c) Love.
(d) Skills.

4. Liane loved to eat _____ things even if they were bad for her.
(a) Crunchy.
(b) Salty.
(c) Sugary.
(d) Smooth.

5. Asperger's syndrome was first discussed by Hans Asperger in ______.
(a) 1974.
(b) 1944.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1964.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane was surprised that her friends could deal with her. In particular, her friend _____ acted as a kind of protector for her.

2. One of the most difficult things for Liane in the classroom was chaos and _____ that she experienced.

3. Liane followed ______ to the letter, and words often meant more to her than actions.

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

5. The author makes the comment that trying to "meld" people into society turns people into _______ , and denies their individuality.

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