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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Catherine turn to for support after Michel's diagnosis?
(a) Bridget.
(b) God.
(c) Marc.
(d) Robin.

2. What recommendation does Bridget give in order to deal with Anne Marie's negative and repetitive behaviors?
(a) Imitate her.
(b) Punish her.
(c) Put her in time out.
(d) Ignore them.

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

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

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

6. How does Catherine react to the holding therapy documentary.
(a) She is encouraged.
(b) She loves it.
(c) She is sickened.
(d) She does not see it.

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

8. What is the name of the young woman Dr. Welch claims is "cured" of autism?
(a) Annie.
(b) Katy.
(c) Megan.
(d) Laura.

9. Who does Catherine call to complain about the documentary?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Marc.
(c) Dr. Rimland.
(d) Bridget.

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

11. What toy is Anne Marie eager for Catherine to assemble?
(a) A swing set.
(b) A doll house.
(c) A tricycle.
(d) An indoor tent.

12. What is the final step of all tasks, according to behavioral therapy?
(a) Prompting.
(b) Words.
(c) Modeling.
(d) Follow-through.

13. How does the first month of therapy go with Michel?
(a) Not well.
(b) Very well.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Sporadically.

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

15. What aspect of autism causes Catherine to doubt Dr. Welch?
(a) The use of aversives.
(b) The belief that it can't be cured.
(c) The mother bonding theory.
(d) The belief that Anne Marie will never recover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catherine begin to sense about Michel?

2. In the first book on autism Catherine reads, to what is autism compared?

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

4. Why does Catherine choose a different doctor for Michel?

5. What happens one night when Anne Marie is sick with a fever and cough?

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