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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Competitive _______ and pep squad dancer activities didn't work well because of her problems with coordination.
(a) Karate.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Running.
(d) Boxing.

3. The book refers to Autism as being a ______ diagnosis, with a great deal of variation.
(a) Fluid.
(b) Concrete.
(c) Solid.
(d) Simple.

4. Liane never had to ______ as a child and things like group dynamics made no sense to her.
(a) Color.
(b) Share.
(c) Play.
(d) Draw.

5. The author makes the comment that trying to "meld" people into society turns people into _______ , and denies their individuality.
(a) Sodium copies.
(b) Nitrogen copies.
(c) Hydrogen copies.
(d) Carbon copies.

6. Liane lists some of the impairments that made it difficult for her to be in college and fit in with others including all of the following except _______.
(a) Rigid thinking.
(b) Social impairment.
(c) Echolalia.
(d) Loose associations.

7. When she arrived in Houston, Liane was offered the first job for which she applied, as a(n) ________.
(a) Television host.
(b) Radio host.
(c) Instructor.
(d) Chemist.

8. 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) Castes.
(b) Grades.
(c) Lines.
(d) Cliques.

9. At the end of her first year of college, Liane felt defeated in the social arena and had _______ her courses.
(a) Barely passed.
(b) Aced.
(c) Failed.
(d) A's in.

10. The art lab soon became Liane's favorite place to hang out, followed closely by the ______ building.
(a) Biology.
(b) Architecture.
(c) Law.
(d) Chemistry.

11. Liane created several ______ rituals that she performed in order to appear interested in a conversation.
(a) Counting.
(b) Hooking.
(c) Masking.
(d) Cloaking.

12. Liane stated that one of her biggest job issues was in dealing with all the people and relationships which caused her a great deal of ______.
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Serenity.
(d) Delight.

13. All of the following researchers were involved in bringing Asperger's syndrome to the attention of the international community except______.
(a) Penny Dyer.
(b) Lorna Wing.
(c) Uta Frith.
(d) Tony Atwood.

14. Liane states that her two best friends are _______ and Margo.
(a) Michelle.
(b) Mark.
(c) Max.
(d) Maureen.

15. Unlike other kids her age, Liane found the ______ of college to be challenging; there were not enough rules for her.
(a) Freedom.
(b) Homework.
(c) Nightlife.
(d) Rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. In ballet class, Liane had difficulty learning to "move like a ______" and would hit other children who brushed into her.

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

4. One of Liane's friends encouraged her to try out for his fraternity's Little ______ program.

5. Liane was surprised that her friends could deal with her. In particular, her friend _____ acted as a kind of protector for her.

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