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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Losing My Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane followed ______ to the letter, and words often meant more to her than actions.
(a) Directions.
(b) Maps.
(c) Art.
(d) Music.

2. All of the following researchers were involved in bringing Asperger's syndrome to the attention of the international community except______.
(a) Penny Dyer.
(b) Uta Frith.
(c) Tony Atwood.
(d) Lorna Wing.

3. Liane's teachers struggled with her behaviors and they believed that she was "obstinate" and "mentally ______".
(a) Retarded.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Deranged.
(d) Psychotic.

4. The book refers to Autism as being a ______ diagnosis, with a great deal of variation.
(a) Solid.
(b) Concrete.
(c) Fluid.
(d) Simple.

5. The author, Liane Willey, had a psychiatric evaluation and IQ test when she was _______ years old, and the testing indicated she was smart and spoiled.
(a) Ten.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Thirteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane found that ______ were like another language that she had to learn, a process that often tired her.

2. According to the book, each symptom of Asperger's syndrome is uniquely manifested and some individuals never receive _______.

3. Individuals living with Asperger's syndrome may have all of the following issues except_______.

4. Liane felt that she could be herself when her protector was around, and she did not feel the need to be _____ like she did with others.

5. A young man invited her to go to a party but due to other responsibilities left her alone all night. She was unable to ______ like the other girls.

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