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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. Donna believes that autism is a result of the improper functioning of the mechanism that controls _____.
(a) Adrenal fucntion.
(b) Thyroid production.
(c) Cravings.
(d) Emotions.

2. Donna writes that autism is an extreme example of a mechanism that acts to _____.
(a) Self-destruct.
(b) Protect sanity.
(c) Self-regulate.
(d) Protect other people.

3. Where did Donna and David live after Karen kicked them out?
(a) In a shelter.
(b) In a garage.
(c) In a playhouse.
(d) Under a bridge.

4. What were Bryn and Donna afraid of if they looked into each other's eyes?
(a) Seeing the darkness.
(b) Seeing each other's brains.
(c) Locking into a staring contest.
(d) Losing themselves.

5. What did Donna sell at her new job that was very expensive?
(a) A diamond watch.
(b) A bag of imported coffee.
(c) A bear suit.
(d) A ream of lottery tickets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the three personalities that the author possessed, only Donna had _____ that functioned in her world.

2. How did Donna feel about graduating from her classes?

3. What did Donna do initially to communicate with Kath's son?

4. What did Donna think autistic meant up through the time she asked her father why she was sent to the special school?

5. Tim and Donna established a marvelous sense of _____ together.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Donna and Bryn communicate with each other?

2. What happened with a girl she went to school with after graduation that caused Donna to come to tears?

3. How did Donna learn of her father's capacity to be cruel to her?

4. How did Donna teach Anne to calm herself down when she was anxious?

5. What does Donna write about "soft options" and does she espouse them?

6. Why did Donna feel secure with Kat?

7. How was Donna's termination of the relationship with Bryn different than the other times she had done this?

8. What happened when Donna called Mary at home after drinking alcohol and taking the pills she prescribed?

9. How does Donna say that severe food intolerances affected her brain?

10. What happened with Donna's money situation when she got to Amsterdam?

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