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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 believes that her daughter's capacity for _______ means that she has not given up on herself.
(a) Anger.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Shame.
(d) Laughter.

2. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to keep stress levels low including all of the following except _____.
(a) Using tactile reminders like blankets.
(b) Making a list of assignments and scheduling them.
(c) Using auditory reminders on a tape recorder.
(d) Using visual reminders like post-it notes.

3. Sometimes Liane's daughter uses a _______ to release nervous energy that has built up.
(a) Basketball.
(b) Jump rope.
(c) Football.
(d) Flexible ball.

4. Liane was able to rely on the comfort and advice of her friend ______ , who listened to all of her worries about her daughter.
(a) Sue.
(b) Monica.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Maureen.

5. Liane often worries about ______ her children, which can happen when she leaves in the middle of things.
(a) Scolding.
(b) Embarrassing.
(c) Worrying.
(d) Forgetting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane lists several responsibilities for people with AS once on the job including all of the following except: _____.

2. Liane states that her children model for her how to _____ in public, while she teaches them moral and ethical standards.

3. Liane states that she has more difficulty recalling ______ than she does recounting facts.

4. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to practice interviewing skills including all of the following except _____.

5. Liane recounts an experience in which she painted the entire house in _____ colors, and then had to repaint two weeks later because she couldn't stand it.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Liane fear in terms of her ability to meet all of Tom's relationship needs?

2. What did Liane think about her aptitude as a parent and what were some of the challenges that she dealt with?

3. What happened when Liane went to an interview and her potential boss told her his favorite media company?

4. According to Liane, why is it important for people with AS to have a strong support system?

5. How does Liane describe the difficulties that she faced in communicating in a meaningful way with her husband Tom?

6. What happened in the grocery store that made Liane and her daughter want to rant and rave at the cashier?

7. How does Liane describe the process of homemaking and all the challenges and difficulties contained therein?

8. What were the qualities that Tom possessed that Liane feels helped keep the relationship together long enough to figure out the communication issues?

9. How does Liane describe the communication barrier that first existed between herself and her husband Tom?

10. What was the reaction of people to Liane's discovery that both she and her daughter likely has Asperger's syndrome?

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