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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 wasn't bothered by the fact that she was different in high school. Students were easy to categorize socially since they ran in ______.
(a) Lines.
(b) Castes.
(c) Cliques.
(d) Grades.

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

3. 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.
(a) Alone.
(b) Loud.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Happy.

4. Liane often ______ speaking competitions in which she participated, perhaps because it was a way for her to have a one-way conversation.
(a) Won.
(b) Cheated at.
(c) Lost.
(d) Hated.

5. The book suggests that persons with Asperger's may be behind some of the most profound advances in all of the following except _______.
(a) Musicians.
(b) Writers.
(c) Cooks.
(d) Mathematicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author makes the comment that trying to "meld" people into society turns people into _______ , and denies their individuality.

2. Asperger's syndrome was first discussed by Hans Asperger in ______.

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

4. Liane's parents struggled with raising her and felt that she challenged their ______ as well as making their language fit into hers.

5. All of the following researchers were involved in bringing Asperger's syndrome to the attention of the international community except______.

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