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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. What kind of therapy can help an autistic child receive touch more readily?
(a) Talking therapy
(b) Deep pressure therapy
(c) Occupational therapy
(d) Music therapy

2. What kind of animal does Temple say likes her better after using the machine?
(a) A cow
(b) A rabbit
(c) A dog
(d) A cat

3. What is the name of Temple's occupational therapist friend?
(a) Petra Docker
(b) Freda Franklin
(c) Lorna King
(d) Denny Gordon

4. Which of the following can trigger a attack of the nerves?
(a) Checking mail
(b) Physical contact
(c) Noise
(d) Teasing

5. What did 60% of the students feel about the machine?
(a) It was a waste of time
(b) They prefer the real thing
(c) They enjoyed it
(d) It scared them

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Temple test the machine on?

2. What does Temple call the machine that calms animals down?

3. What should parents and teachers emphasize for an autistic child?

4. Which of the following does Temple say that spinning develops in an autistic child?

5. What does Temple think her mother's letter is trying to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Temple justify using the machine?

2. Why does Temple think she suffers from nerve attacks?

3. How does Mr Brookes help Temple in Chapter 9?

4. Why does Temple become fixated on a small wooden door in Chapter 9?

5. Why does Temple fixate on the sliding glass door in Chapter 11?

6. How does Temple's machine help her?

7. How does Temple feel about her mother's letter?

8. How are things getting better for Temple?

9. Why does Temple feel guilty about the machine she builds in Chapter 10?

10. Why is it important to encourage an autistic's interests?

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