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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Gap Widens and Wondering Why.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Autism is understood as a _______ disease, because it most often arises during childhood.
(a) Bacteriological.
(b) Immunological.
(c) Chemical.
(d) Developmental.

2. According to the book, each symptom of Asperger's syndrome is uniquely manifested and some individuals never receive _______.
(a) Benefits.
(b) A diagnosis.
(c) Healthcare.
(d) A handicapped placard.

3. Liane was surprised that her friends could deal with her. In particular, her friend _____ acted as a kind of protector for her.
(a) John.
(b) Steve.
(c) Craig.
(d) Morgan.

4. Liane was unable to translate her success on stage to her day to day life and would often ______.
(a) Isolate herself.
(b) Yell at people.
(c) Get into fights.
(d) Make too many friends.

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) Thirteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane often ______ speaking competitions in which she participated, perhaps because it was a way for her to have a one-way conversation.

2. Liane described a preoccupation with round numbers and she used to calm herself by doing certain activities in ______.

3. Liane's teachers struggled with her behaviors and they believed that she was "obstinate" and "mentally ______".

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

5. One of Liane's favorite places to be was up in a ______ tree where she could watch people and not have to interact with them.

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