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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the diagnosis of Anne Marie by the neurologist?
(a) Ear infection.
(b) Infantile autism.
(c) Deafness.
(d) Colic.

2. What is one behavior Anne Marie begins to do in Chapter 5?
(a) Resistance to change.
(b) Lack of interest in the world around her.
(c) Incessant crying or whining.
(d) Self-abusive behavior.

3. What does Catherine decide to do about taking Anne Marie to the hospital?
(a) She is afraid to take Anne Marie.
(b) She takes Anne Marie.
(c) She takes Anne Marie the same day.
(d) She does not take Anne Marie.

4. For what is Bernard Rimland thanked in the acknowledgments section?
(a) His work as Marc's boss.
(b) His work as Catherine's counselor.
(c) His ability to help edit the book.
(d) His support in writing the book.

5. Why do others suspect Anne Marie is unhappy, according to Chapter 2?
(a) Because Catherine spends too much time with Daniel.
(b) Because Catherine works outside the home.
(c) Because Catherine is pregnant with her third child.
(d) Because Catherine gives Anne Marie too much freedom?

6. What is one clue to Catherine about Anne Marie in Chapter 1?
(a) She seems to know when someone is coming to the door.
(b) She cries incessantly.
(c) She is already speaking in two- and three-word sentences.
(d) She is not afraid of strangers.

7. What is one symptom of Anne Marie's autism that affects her behavior?
(a) Repetitive behaviors.
(b) Extreme politeness.
(c) Blindness.
(d) Deafness.

8. What do Marc and Catherine notice about Anne Marie as they look at photographs together?
(a) Anne Marie was a happy baby.
(b) Anne Marie had blonde hair.
(c) Anne Marie's withdrawal was almost from birth.
(d) Anne Marie was an early walker.

9. How does Catherine initially react to Anne Marie's struggles in Chapter 2?
(a) She worries that Anne Marie is being abused.
(b) She blames her own mother.
(c) She blames her husband.
(d) She doubts her own skills as a mother.

10. What is the relationship between Catherine Maurice and Bernard Rimland?
(a) He was her mentor.
(b) He was her father.
(c) He was her husband.
(d) He was her neighbor.

11. Who is the first therapist hired by Catherine?
(a) Ivar.
(b) Robin.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Bridget.

12. Who gives Catherine strength during the family's overseas trip?
(a) God.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Marc.
(d) Anne Marie.

13. What does Catherine sense about Anne Marie in Chapter 1?
(a) She is much smarter than she appears.
(b) Daniel doesn't like her.
(c) She has psychic abilities.
(d) Something is amiss.

14. According to the acknowledgment section, what did the author get help with?
(a) Her recovery from postpartum depression.
(b) Her children's deafness.
(c) Her husband's recovery from bypass surgery.
(d) Her children's recovery from autism.

15. According to Chapter 8, what is one way behaviors are achieved in behavioral therapy?
(a) Through repetition.
(b) By force.
(c) Through a live-in program.
(d) By secluding the child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one common behavior in autistic children that Anne Marie begins to do in Chapter 5?

2. According to the acknowledgments section, who in the Maurice family needed therapists?

3. What is the name of the book Catherine turns to for answers about Anne Marie?

4. What is Mary Beth's relationship with the Maurice family?

5. What is the biggest concern of the egocentric doctor Catherine meets with?

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