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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the foreword?
(a) To provide an outline of the contents of the book.
(b) To show appreciation for the people who helped the author.
(c) To introduce the book.
(d) To give a biography of the author.

2. 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 husband's recovery from bypass surgery.
(d) Her children's deafness.

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

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

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

6. From whom does Catherine get another diagnosis for Anne Marie?
(a) Dr. Welch.
(b) Dr. Berman.
(c) Dr. Cohen.
(d) Dr. Baxter.

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

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

9. What egocentric doctor does Catherine meet with in Chapter 6?
(a) Dr. Cohen.
(b) Dr. Doubrovsky.
(c) Dr. Welch.
(d) Dr. Lovaas.

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

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

12. According to Chapter 8, what is one way behaviors are achieved in behavioral therapy?
(a) A special nutrition system.
(b) Light therapy.
(c) Positive reinforcement.
(d) Animal therapy.

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

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

15. Why is it recommended that Catherine take Anne Marie to the hospital?
(a) For a therapeutic nursery.
(b) For treatment.
(c) For commitment.
(d) To help her feel comfortable in that setting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author's husband?

2. What does Catherine sense about Anne Marie in Chapter 1?

3. What is the name of the child introduced at the beginning of Chapter 1?

4. The foreword is a heartfelt supportive argument for the use of what?

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

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