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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. Liane was best at drama, and being around the speech and dramatic arts club exposed her to other ______, or those with AS.
(a) Flakes.
(b) Aspies.
(c) Asps.
(d) Aspergies.

2. While Liane was in high school she enjoyed ______ different activities, some of which she was better at than others.
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

3. One of the main interests Liane had was in ______ because of the fact that there were precise rules.
(a) Gym.
(b) Science.
(c) Linguistics.
(d) Art.

4. 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.

5. According to the book, helping those with AS requires all of the following elements except _______.
(a) Educational support.
(b) Legal support.
(c) Intervention programs.
(d) Medical support.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Part of Liane's language ability had to do with finding _____ of words that would add to the speech she delivered.

3. Liane made it a practice to discover what ______ her friends made for themselves and then to follow them when she was around them.

4. Liane wasn't bothered by the fact that she was different in high school. Students were easy to categorize socially since they ran in ______.

5. Liane also had difficulty with bright lights and ______, but she was able to find a certain amount of peace while she was underwater.

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