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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Losing My Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the book, helping those with AS requires all of the following elements except _______.
(a) Educational support.
(b) Medical support.
(c) Legal support.
(d) Intervention programs.

2. At the end of her first year of college, Liane felt defeated in the social arena and had _______ her courses.
(a) Barely passed.
(b) A's in.
(c) Aced.
(d) Failed.

3. The book states that society would be ______ if it were not for the special capabilities and talents of those with AS.
(a) Dull.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Stimulating.
(d) Better.

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

5. Liane engaged in _____ and television speaking, during which she would speak into a microphone and read from the news.
(a) Aviation.
(b) Radio.
(c) Internet.
(d) Drama.

Short Answer Questions

1. A young man invited her to go to a party but due to other responsibilities left her alone all night. She was unable to ______ like the other girls.

2. Liane didn't realize for a long time that she thought about things others did not. She didn't feel ______ when others forgot her.

3. Liane lists some of the impairments that made it difficult for her to be in college and fit in with others including all of the following except _______.

4. Liane didn't realize that Asperger's syndrome was behind her difficulties in college and she was often ______ for class.

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

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