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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, A Slow Walk Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some individuals with Asperger's syndrome are thought to be ________ or have odd habits or mannerisms.
(a) Epileptics.
(b) Hypochondriacs.
(c) Eccentrics.
(d) Asthmatics.

2. Liane loved to eat _____ things even if they were bad for her.
(a) Crunchy.
(b) Salty.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Sugary.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One of Liane's fears is that her children will watch her and grow up being a _______ because she is one.

2. Liane stated that she liked the speech competitions because they allowed her to try the full scope of human _____.

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

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

5. Liane discovered an unusual talent for being able to mimic all of the following except ________.

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