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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. Liane described a preoccupation with round numbers and she used to calm herself by doing certain activities in ______.
(a) Tens.
(b) Eights.
(c) Fives.
(d) Twenties.

2. 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.

3. 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.
(a) Happy.
(b) Alone.
(c) Loud.
(d) Quiet.

4. In order to bypass the difficulties of traffic and too much sensory input, Liane arrived at the University of Houston _____.
(a) Right before classes.
(b) After lunch.
(c) Early in the morning.
(d) Late in the evening.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. Liane was best at drama, and being around the speech and dramatic arts club exposed her to other ______, or those with AS.

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What was Liane able to determine about her peers and herself through studying their behaviors, dressing style, and beauty techniques?

3. Why is it important to Liane Willey that people working with AS clients not focus too hard on melding them back into society?

4. What are some of the AS behaviors that Liane feels interfered with her ability to make it through her classes?

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

6. 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?

7. What does Willey suggest as the appropriate focus for helping those with AS to live better lives?

8. What were some of the things that Liane liked about the ditto sheets that she would rummage through the trash to find?

9. What were some of the ways that floating in water provided comfort to Liane when she was stressed or overwhelmed?

10. Liane felt that she would have been an outcast amongst her peers if not for the special friendship of what person? Why was he important?

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