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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the neurologist Catherine takes Anne Marie to see?
(a) Dr. Welch.
(b) Dr. DeCarlo.
(c) Dr. Baxter.
(d) Dr. Cohen.

3. What is one explanation others give for Anne Marie's problems?
(a) Catherine drinking caffeine during her pregnancy.
(b) Emotional trauma.
(c) Being born at home.
(d) Being born prematurely.

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

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

6. How does Catherine react to being comforted about Anne Marie's illness?
(a) She pulls away.
(b) She claims she's fine.
(c) She allows herself to be comforted.
(d) She breaks down in tears.

7. Who receives the final thank you in the acknowledgments section?
(a) All who have yet to fight for autistic children.
(b) All who came before her in the fight for autistic children.
(c) All who came before her in the fight for deaf children.
(d) Her husband.

8. Who is visited during the family's overseas trip?
(a) Marc's parents.
(b) Catherine's college roommate.
(c) Catherine's parents.
(d) Marc's childhood friend.

9. What is the setting of Dr. Lovaas's therapy program?
(a) One-on-one therapy.
(b) Art therapy.
(c) Musical therapy.
(d) Group therapy.

10. What does Catherine doubt about behavioral therapy as she makes the lists?
(a) That Bridget is the best counselor for her daughter.
(b) That candy can increase positive behaviors.
(c) That making lists is beneficial in therapy.
(d) That she should be so involved in the therapy.

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

12. 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) Self-abusive behavior.
(d) Incessant crying or whining.

13. What percentage of children have been helped by the therapy Rimland advocates?
(a) Over fifty percent.
(b) Over forty percent.
(c) Over thirty percent.
(d) Over seventy-five percent.

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

15. What is the purpose of an acknowledgment section?
(a) To explain how the book was written.
(b) To introduce the book.
(c) To give an outline of the contents of the book.
(d) To show appreciation to those who helped the author.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the family notice about Anne Marie in Chapter 5?

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

3. Who gives Catherine strength during the family's overseas trip?

4. What is one symptom of Anne Marie's autism that affects her communication?

5. What does Catherine notice about Anne Marie's social behavior that concerns her?

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