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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What school researches Temple's nerve attacks?

2. Who sends Temple a letter in this chapter?

3. What best describes the door that Temple finds in this chapter?

4. Which of the following is a school that encourages Kinesthetic learning?

5. What does Temple realize interpersonal relationships are as easy as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Temple do badly on the oral direction sub-test?

2. How does Temple use visual images to help her in daily life?

3. How are things getting better for Temple?

4. What does Temple discover about touching in Chapter 12?

5. Where does Temple find temporary relief from her nerve attacks?

6. How does Temple get on working with the cowboys and the cattle in Chapter 12?

7. Describe Temple's relationship with Alfred.

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

9. Why should people be cautious when introducing autistic children to pets?

10. Describe the boarding school Temple is enrolled at in Chapter 8.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Temple's writing style. How would you describe her prose style? What kind of vocabulary does she use? Does she use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Temple's style give to her story?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay revolving around the following statement: "Autism is not an illness, but a different way of viewing the world."

Essay Topic 3

How is Temple's book important in changing people's perceptions of mental illness? How much does it help that she is a well established doctor? What dangers are there in people connecting such illnesses with high achievers?

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