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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Catherine and Marc need to adapt every program?
(a) To fit into their budget.
(b) To suit their daughter.
(c) To adapt into their time schedule.
(d) To allow Anne Marie to get to know her family better.

2. After learning Bettelheim's beliefs on behaviorism, what does Catherine do?
(a) Discontinue attending the holding therapy clinic.
(b) Write her own book about holding therapy.
(c) Write a letter to Dr. Rimland about her feelings.
(d) Write a letter to Dr. Welch about her feelings.

3. What does Catherine succeed in doing with Michel?
(a) Getting Michel to say "Mama."
(b) Getting Michel to feed himself.
(c) Getting Michel to ask for trains.
(d) Getting Michel to walk.

4. What do Catherine and Bridget force Anne Marie to do that is difficult?
(a) Walk.
(b) Dress herself.
(c) Crawl.
(d) Feed herself.

5. What does Bruno Bettelheim call behaviorism?
(a) The first step.
(b) A quick fix.
(c) Robotic programming.
(d) A saving grace.

6. Where is the Mothering Center Dr. Welch invites Catherine to?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) New York.

7. What does Catherine find herself defending to everyone as therapy progresses?
(a) Art therapy.
(b) Animal therapy.
(c) Holding therapy.
(d) Speech therapy.

8. What does Catherine admit about autism after Michel's diagnosis?
(a) She does not know how it works.
(b) She believes it is over-diagnosed.
(c) She believes it is a form of anxiety disorder.
(d) She does not believe it is a real diagnosis.

9. When are additional therapists brought on?
(a) April.
(b) February.
(c) May.
(d) March.

10. What happens one night when Anne Marie is sick with a fever and cough?
(a) She allows a strange doctor to examine her.
(b) She comes to her mother's bed at night.
(c) She calls her mother by name.
(d) She comes to Daniel's bed at night.

11. Who is the author of the first book on autism Catherine reads that causes her to further examine Dr. Welch's theories?
(a) Bruno Bettelheim.
(b) Ivar Lovaas.
(c) Bridget Taylor.
(d) Bernard Rimland.

12. What does Catherine believe is the key to Anne Marie's recovery?
(a) Persistence.
(b) Faith in God.
(c) Holding therapy.
(d) Behavioral therapy.

13. Who is Catherine corresponding with in that becomes her mentor?
(a) Dr. DeCarlo.
(b) Dr. Lovaas.
(c) Dr. Rimland.
(d) Dr. Welch.

14. The family notes that Anne Marie's ______ seem to be the most challenging to overcome.
(a) Verbal abilities.
(b) Repetitive behaviors.
(c) Lack of eye contact.
(d) Social abilities.

15. How is Michel treated?
(a) With light therapy.
(b) With behavioral therapy.
(c) With art therapy.
(d) With holding therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her trip to the Mothering Center, who does Catherine write a letter to?

2. What toy is Anne Marie eager for Catherine to assemble?

3. How many hours each week does Michel work with therapists?

4. What does Catherine have doubts about after writing the letter?

5. What is the name of the young woman Dr. Welch claims is "cured" of autism?

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