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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of Liane's friends encouraged her to try out for his fraternity's Little ______ program.
(a) Sisters.
(b) Mentors.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Brothers.

2. Liane noticed that her friends all had different ways of dealing with anxiety including all of the following except _______.
(a) Teeth sucking.
(b) Nail biting.
(c) Whistling.
(d) Tiny muscle twitches.

3. Liane states that she could often hear the _____ words of a sentence or conversation.
(a) First.
(b) Middle.
(c) Last.
(d) Small.

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

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

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. Liane followed ______ to the letter, and words often meant more to her than actions.

3. The art lab soon became Liane's favorite place to hang out, followed closely by the ______ building.

4. Liane was invited to go _______ by some girls from school but later found out that they only needed her for a ride.

5. One of the main interests Liane had was in ______ because of the fact that there were precise rules.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the major traits or characteristics of people who have Asperger's Syndrome?

2. What is the term echolalia mean and how does Liane use this to help herself fit in amongst a crowd of people?

3. Liane gave up swimming when she realized the bilateral coordination was a problem. How was she able to creatively address this issue in pep squad?

4. Although Liane struggled with reading comprehension she still found solace in the act of looking at words. Why?

5. Liane eventually found some success in expressing herself through the speech and dramatic arts club. What did she enjoy about speech?

6. When Liane was in her first year of school, she was asked by her teacher to take a nap on her mat, but Liane refused. Why did she refuse?

7. What are some of the items that Liane describes having a taste for that eventually culminated in trips to the hospital?

8. When Liane left college she moved and got a job as an instructor for the university. What did she like about the job?

9. What advice did Liane receive from a therapist after she had completed six years of school?

10. Willey states that many people with AS will never receive a diagnosis. What are some of the professions in which she suggests people with unrecognized AS people may be?

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