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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Catherine take action after the documentary?
(a) She creates her own documentary.
(b) She lodges a formal complaint.
(c) She sues Dr. Welch.
(d) She sues the BBC.

2. What is the first thing Catherine thinks people should know about behavioral modification?
(a) A strict schedule must be followed.
(b) The range of recovery depends on the person.
(c) Behavior modification is a powerful tool.
(d) All therapists vary.

3. What does Dr. Welch do with the letter Catherine writes?
(a) Distributes it to holding therapy enthusiasts.
(b) Throws it away.
(c) Frames it and hangs it in the Mothering Center lobby.
(d) Distributes it to holding therapy naysayers.

4. In the first book on autism Catherine reads, to what is autism compared?
(a) A rat's maze.
(b) A labyrinth.
(c) A prison cell.
(d) A concentration camp.

5. Who makes another in-home visit to Catherine's family?
(a) Dr. DeCarlo.
(b) Dr. Welch.
(c) The Lovaas clinic.
(d) The Mothering Center.

6. How does Bridget teach each lesson to Anne Marie?
(a) By allowing Anne Marie creative freedom to color and draw during the lessons.
(b) By giving Anne Marie visual stimulation while she teaches her.
(c) By repeating the same lesson for one week.
(d) By breaking it into small parts.

7. Marc reminds Catherine that what truth survives?
(a) Dr. Welch will be judged by God.
(b) Their daughter is recovering.
(c) The BBC documentary will not be viewed by many people.
(d) Others will see holding therapy as false in their own time.

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

9. What does Catherine begin to sense about Michel?
(a) That he is deaf.
(b) That he is autistic.
(c) That he is a genius.
(d) That he doesn't understand what's going on around him.

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

11. What animal frightens Anne Marie to the point of hysteria?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A horse.
(d) An elephant.

12. Who does Anne Marie begin to mimic?
(a) Marc.
(b) Bridget.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Daniel.

13. What is Michel's diagnosis?
(a) Down's Syndrome.
(b) Infantile autism.
(c) Deafness.
(d) Multiple sclerosis.

14. After her trip to the Mothering Center, who does Catherine write a letter to?
(a) Dr. Rimland.
(b) Dr. Cohen.
(c) Anne Marie.
(d) Dr. Welch.

15. According to Catherine, why do some people show an aversion to behavioral therapy?
(a) They do not understand it.
(b) They do not believe autism exists.
(c) They have not used it properly.
(d) It was unsuccessful for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. After learning Bettelheim's beliefs on behaviorism, what does Catherine do?

2. What extended family member causes Anne Marie's face to light up?

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

4. Who does an in-home visit to the family in the fall?

5. How does Bridget's role change when new therapists are brought on?

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