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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix I, Explaining Who You Are to Those Who Care, Appendix II, Survival Skills for AS College Students.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the main interests Liane had was in ______ because of the fact that there were precise rules.
(a) Linguistics.
(b) Gym.
(c) Science.
(d) Art.

2. Liane attempts to have her children conform to her ______ so that she can feel that she has some control.
(a) Clothing preferences.
(b) Rules.
(c) Routines.
(d) Ways of seeing the world.

3. Liane also had difficulty with bright lights and ______, but she was able to find a certain amount of peace while she was underwater.
(a) Alarms.
(b) Horns.
(c) Whistles.
(d) Bells.

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

5. Liane describes _______ as a situation in which she is unable to let go of a particular train of thought.
(a) Perseveration.
(b) Fascination.
(c) Amelioration.
(d) Concentration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane states that her biggest fear is that there are AS people out there searching for _______ who won't find any.

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

3. Liane has learned to channel her frustration about the difficulties she and her daughter face into ______.

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

5. According to the book, each symptom of Asperger's syndrome is uniquely manifested and some individuals never receive _______.

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