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

2. Liane moved to Houston for the sake of her _______ with no plan of what she was going to do or what she would need to function.
(a) Mother.
(b) Father.
(c) Future husband.
(d) Future partner.

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

4. Liane also had difficulty with bright lights and ______, but she was able to find a certain amount of peace while she was underwater.
(a) Bells.
(b) Whistles.
(c) Horns.
(d) Alarms.

5. One of Liane's fears is that her children will watch her and grow up being a _______ because she is one.
(a) Loser.
(b) Loner.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Clown.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the book, each symptom of Asperger's syndrome is uniquely manifested and some individuals never receive _______.

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

3. The book states that society would be ______ if it were not for the special capabilities and talents of those with AS.

4. 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.

5. Liane believed that her real problem with making friends in college was that she didn't understand _______.

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