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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 also had difficulty with bright lights and ______, but she was able to find a certain amount of peace while she was underwater.
(a) Whistles.
(b) Bells.
(c) Horns.
(d) Alarms.

2. Liane believed that her real problem with making friends in college was that she didn't understand _______.
(a) The vernacular.
(b) The language.
(c) Words.
(d) Grammar.

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

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

5. According to the book, the person at the flea market who has memorized the _______ and birth dates of everyone there may have AS.
(a) Names.
(b) Shoe size.
(c) Hat size.
(d) Belt size.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane had trouble dealing with ______ situations, and she did not know how to react.

2. Autism is understood as a _______ disease, because it most often arises during childhood.

3. Liane discovered that it was difficult for her to leave ______ and she especially hated active outings.

4. Liane loved to eat _____ things even if they were bad for her.

5. Liane's grades began to fall while she was in college due to _______.

(see the answer key)

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