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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catherine's doctor tell her about autism?
(a) Catherine carries antibodies.
(b) There will be a cure eventually.
(c) There is a cure, but it is expensive.
(d) Nothing can be done.

2. How does Anne Marie react to human contact?
(a) She acts as though touching her is painful.
(b) She ignores it.
(c) She craves it.
(d) She reacts violently.

3. Who tries to comfort Catherine regarding Anne Marie's illness?
(a) Dr. DeCarlo.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Marc.
(d) Dr. Baxter.

4. According to the acknowledgments section, who in the Maurice family needed therapists?
(a) Catherine.
(b) The children.
(c) Marc.
(d) Catherine and Marc.

5. What is Bridget's relationship with the Maurice family?
(a) A therapist who worked with the family.
(b) Michel's teacher.
(c) Anne Marie's teacher.
(d) A physician who worked with the family.

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

7. Where is Catherine when she finds strength during the family's overseas trip?
(a) The Eiffel Tower.
(b) The Louvre.
(c) The Arc D'Triomph.
(d) Notre Dame Cathedral.

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

9. What does the foreword say needs to be tried for autistic children?
(a) Behavioral therapy.
(b) Holding therapy.
(c) Various forms of therapy.
(d) Speech therapy.

10. Where does the family travel in Chapter 9?
(a) Canada.
(b) Italy.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

11. What is one common behavior in autistic children that Anne Marie begins to do in Chapter 5?
(a) Repetitive behaviors.
(b) Toe walking.
(c) Lack of eye contact.
(d) Lack of communication.

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

13. What are Catherine and Marc doing to the child introduced at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Giving the child a bath.
(b) Feeding the child.
(c) Looking at the child.
(d) Sitting with the child at the hospital.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the foreword?

2. What is the purpose of an acknowledgment section?

3. Who receives the final thank you in the acknowledgments section?

4. What does Catherine decide to do about taking Anne Marie to the hospital?

5. What egocentric doctor does Catherine meet with in Chapter 6?

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