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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After completing her first ______ years of college, Liane went to a counselor who gave her very good advice about getting out and managing her life without apology.
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

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) Future husband.
(b) Future partner.
(c) Mother.
(d) Father.

3. Asperger's syndrome was first discussed by Hans Asperger in ______.
(a) 1974.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1944.

4. Liane stated that she liked the speech competitions because they allowed her to try the full scope of human _____.
(a) Stories.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Expressions.
(d) Movements.

5. After her encounter with the man wearing the flannel shirt, Liane took a different job as a(n) _______.
(a) Elementary teacher.
(b) Radio host.
(c) Crossing guard.
(d) Television host.

6. 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) Serenity.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Delight.

7. Liane followed ______ to the letter, and words often meant more to her than actions.
(a) Music.
(b) Directions.
(c) Maps.
(d) Art.

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

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

10. In ballet class, Liane had difficulty learning to "move like a ______" and would hit other children who brushed into her.
(a) Dragonfly.
(b) Horse.
(c) Princess.
(d) Swan.

11. By the time she was eight years old, Liane was able to remember factual material very well but struggled with ______.
(a) Language.
(b) Science.
(c) Concrete material.
(d) Fiction.

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

13. Liane moved from her college town to Houston, Texas shortly after completing her ________ degree.
(a) Masters.
(b) Associate.
(c) Bachelors.
(d) Doctoral.

14. People on campus did not accept her the way some of her high school friends had and were often ______.
(a) Generous.
(b) Nice.
(c) Mean.
(d) Caring.

15. Liane discovered an unusual talent for being able to mimic all of the following except ________.
(a) Storytelling.
(b) Facial expressions.
(c) Accents.
(d) Inflections.

Short Answer Questions

1. When she arrived in Houston, Liane was offered the first job for which she applied, as a(n) ________.

2. According to the book, the person at the flea market who has memorized the _______ and birth dates of everyone there may have AS.

3. The book suggests that persons with Asperger's may be behind some of the most profound advances in all of the following except _______.

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

5. According to the book, those with AS may be those that _______ when they are out in public.

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