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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane states that others, even her friends, don't often notice her fitting in trick, but her daughter, _______, will often spot it.
(a) Another Aspie.
(b) Another Asp.
(c) Another Aspergillis.
(d) Another woman.

2. The author, Liane Willey, had a psychiatric evaluation and IQ test when she was _______ years old, and the testing indicated she was smart and spoiled.
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Seven.

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

4. The book suggests that though there are different prognoses, helping individuals _______ society may not be the best approach.
(a) Abandon.
(b) Leave.
(c) Drop out of.
(d) Conform to.

5. Liane discovered that she enjoyed working with ______ and enrolled in a ceramics class.
(a) Plaster.
(b) Clay.
(c) Pencils.
(d) Charcoal.

6. One of Liane's fears is that her children will watch her and grow up being a _______ because she is one.
(a) Teacher.
(b) Loner.
(c) Clown.
(d) Loser.

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

8. Unlike other kids her age, Liane found the ______ of college to be challenging; there were not enough rules for her.
(a) Homework.
(b) Nightlife.
(c) Rules.
(d) Freedom.

9. Liane didn't realize that Asperger's syndrome was behind her difficulties in college and she was often ______ for class.
(a) Too cold.
(b) Late.
(c) Inappropriately dressed.
(d) Early.

10. Liane believed that her real problem with making friends in college was that she didn't understand _______.
(a) The vernacular.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Words.
(d) The language.

11. Liane's grades began to fall while she was in college due to _______.
(a) Working.
(b) Not getting enough sleep.
(c) Missing class.
(d) Studying the wrong material.

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

13. When she arrived in Houston, Liane was offered the first job for which she applied, as a(n) ________.
(a) Instructor.
(b) Television host.
(c) Chemist.
(d) Radio host.

14. Liane's teachers struggled with her behaviors and they believed that she was "obstinate" and "mentally ______".
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Deranged.
(c) Retarded.
(d) Psychotic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane found that ______ were like another language that she had to learn, a process that often tired her.

2. Liane had no desire to join any of the ______ groups on campus and didn't seek out any friendships.

3. Liane felt that she could be herself when her protector was around, and she did not feel the need to be _____ like she did with others.

4. Liane often ______ speaking competitions in which she participated, perhaps because it was a way for her to have a one-way conversation.

5. Unlike her friends, Liane had a great deal of interest in romantic comedies and the ______.

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