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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 support in writing the book.
(d) His ability to help edit the book.

2. What is the name of the book Catherine turns to for answers about Anne Marie?
(a) The Baby Book.
(b) Grey's Anatomy.
(c) The No-Cry Method.
(d) The Merck Manual.

3. What does Catherine notice about Anne Marie's social behavior that concerns her?
(a) She is afraid of the things and people around her.
(b) She is uninterested in things and people around her.
(c) She is constantly questioning the things and people around her.
(d) She knows a lot already about the things and people around her.

4. What is one reason Rimland praises Catherine?
(a) Her work with autistic children at the hospital.
(b) Her work with her children.
(c) Her work with the elderly.
(d) Her work with holding therapy.

5. What is the reason for the family's overseas trip?
(a) To visit historical landmarks.
(b) To have the children baptized.
(c) To introduce the children to air travel.
(d) To look for a new home.

6. What diagnosis description does Catherine find in a book that seems to fit Anne Marie's behavior?
(a) Infantile autism.
(b) Ear infection.
(c) Deafness.
(d) Colic.

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

8. What is the recommended treatment for Anne Marie at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Chemotherapy.
(b) Immediate therapy.
(c) A vitamin supplement.
(d) A vaccine.

9. What is one reason Rimland praises Catherine?
(a) Her desire to travel.
(b) Her ability to balance family and career.
(c) Her insights.
(d) Her volunteer work.

10. For what is Ivar Lovaas thanked in the acknowledgments section?
(a) His work with holding therapy.
(b) His work with autistic children.
(c) His promotion of her book.
(d) His work with speech therapy.

11. Who wrote the foreword?
(a) Dr. Martha Welch.
(b) Catherine Maurce.
(c) Ivar Lovaas.
(d) Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.

12. 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.

13. When Catherine asks, who strongly advocates Dr. Lovaas's therapy program?
(a) Dr. Gershwin.
(b) Dr. Lovaas.
(c) Dr. Welch.
(d) Dr. Cohen.

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

15. According to the foreword, what has been proven helpful for autistic children?
(a) Social skills courses.
(b) Speech therapy.
(c) Early behavior modification.
(d) Holding therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Marc and Catherine notice about Anne Marie as they look at photographs together?

2. What book does Catherine read that becomes her call to arms?

3. What is the relationship between Catherine Maurice and Bernard Rimland?

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

5. According to the foreword, what is Rimland's response to the naysayers of behavior modification therapy?

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