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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Temple's mother lose control of the car?
(a) She tries to grab the hat
(b) She tries to close her window
(c) She cannot see
(d) She turns around

2. What is Temple Grandin invited to?
(a) A class reunion
(b) A premiere
(c) A supermarket opening
(d) A convention

3. Who is Temple shy to meet when she arrives at camp?
(a) The children
(b) The new staff
(c) The parents
(d) The animals

4. What letter does Temple say suitcase begins with?
(a) G
(b) B
(c) K
(d) C

5. What does the hat make Temple's ears feel like?
(a) They are burning
(b) They are deaf
(c) They are one ear
(d) They have disappeared

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of words does Temple repeat at camp?

2. What does Temple make with paper?

3. What does Temple say she would not allow her mother to do when she was six-months-old?

4. Why do some experts think that Temple was not an autistic?

5. What is the name of Temple's doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Temple expelled from school in Chapter 7?

2. How does Temple define autism?

3. Why does Temple think she excels at creative subjects?

4. What impresses Rimland about Temple?

5. Who is William Carlock?

6. Describe how Temple almost killed her mother and sister.

7. What does Carlock point out as Temple's good points?

8. What reason does Temple give for writing this book?

9. Why is Temple surprised that she is invited back to her old school in Vermont?

10. What does Carlock say Temple's success proves?

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