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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John characterize the city to Chris?

2. Where did Chris stay while his and John's mother was hospitalized?

3. What was Chris' emergency?

4. What did the move back to Amherst symbolize for John?

5. When was John part of the "Return of KISS" tour?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was John afraid of when his son was born?

2. Why does John say he gives people nicknames?

3. What does John say is the difference between people and machines, for him?

4. Describe the birth of John's son.

5. What did John do to Microvision?

6. What prank does John play on Chris when Chris comes to visit?

7. How does John say he made the transition from Aspergian to almost normal?

8. What metaphor does John use to describe what it feels like to be an Aspergian?

9. Describe the conditions under which John flew first-class for the band.

10. Describe the conditions under which John learned that he had Asperger's syndrome.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is this book relevant to contemporary readers? What contemporary issues are addressed in the book, and how would the book contribute to contemporary discussion? Cite specific discussions from contemporary sources, and cite specific instances from the book, that describe its contemporary relevance.

Essay Topic 2

Write a character sketch of the author based on his style and content. What values does he hold dear? What are his hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think he is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Where is the climax of this book? Are there different climaxes? What questions does each climax resolve? What questions does each climax leave unanswered?

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