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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. Asperger's syndrome is a mild form of the condition known as _______. Individuals with this disorder, have various prognoses, but contribute greatly to society.
(a) Artism.
(b) Sufism.
(c) Autism.
(d) Mutism.

2. Liane refers to those who can accept and support those with AS as barometers and _______ that help AS people find who they are.
(a) Valves.
(b) Gauges.
(c) Mirrors.
(d) Thermometers.

3. A young man invited her to go to a party but due to other responsibilities left her alone all night. She was unable to ______ like the other girls.
(a) Drink.
(b) Dance.
(c) Party.
(d) Flirt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Liane Willey remembers wanting to hang out with her ______ friends, and feelings of wanting to isolate from her peers.

3. After her encounter with the man wearing the flannel shirt, Liane took a different job as a(n) _______.

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

5. Liane found her situation at _____ to be equally difficult as it was at school. Her friends were all headed for new goals.

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