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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix III, Employment Options and Responsibilities, Appendix IV, Organizing Your Home Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The book describes the term "society" as being _______; in other words, it covers a very large area and is difficult to precisely categorize.
(a) Nebulous.
(b) Egregious.
(c) Sophisticated.
(d) Pernicious.

2. Liane lists some of the impairments that made it difficult for her to be in college and fit in with others including all of the following except _______.
(a) Echolalia.
(b) Loose associations.
(c) Rigid thinking.
(d) Social impairment.

3. The author makes the comment that trying to "meld" people into society turns people into _______ , and denies their individuality.
(a) Nitrogen copies.
(b) Carbon copies.
(c) Sodium copies.
(d) Hydrogen copies.

4. Liane was able to rely on the comfort and advice of her friend ______ , who listened to all of her worries about her daughter.
(a) Maureen.
(b) Monica.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Sue.

5. Liane believes that people who don't need to know about your AS status include all of the following except _____.
(a) Strangers you will likely only meet once.
(b) Children's teachers.
(c) Distant relatives with whom you are rarely in contact.
(d) Counselors or social workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane describes some of her most tenacious AS traits as " ______ in the breeze," liable to pop up at an inopportune moment.

2. Liane often worries about ______ her children, which can happen when she leaves in the middle of things.

3. One of the main interests Liane had was in ______ because of the fact that there were precise rules.

4. Liane could not stand other children because they would try to stop her from _______ school supplies, which she thought was fun.

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

(see the answer key)

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