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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Gap Widens and Wondering Why.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane never had to ______ as a child and things like group dynamics made no sense to her.
(a) Draw.
(b) Share.
(c) Color.
(d) Play.

2. According to the book, each symptom of Asperger's syndrome is uniquely manifested and some individuals never receive _______.
(a) Benefits.
(b) A diagnosis.
(c) A handicapped placard.
(d) Healthcare.

3. Liane's parents struggled with raising her and felt that she challenged their ______ as well as making their language fit into hers.
(a) Love.
(b) Authority.
(c) Patience.
(d) Skills.

4. According to the book, the person at the flea market who has memorized the _______ and birth dates of everyone there may have AS.
(a) Shoe size.
(b) Names.
(c) Hat size.
(d) Belt size.

5. Liane was best at drama, and being around the speech and dramatic arts club exposed her to other ______, or those with AS.
(a) Asps.
(b) Aspergies.
(c) Flakes.
(d) Aspies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane engaged in _____ and television speaking, during which she would speak into a microphone and read from the news.

2. Liane also had difficulty with bright lights and ______, but she was able to find a certain amount of peace while she was underwater.

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

4. According to the book, those with AS may be those that _______ when they are out in public.

5. Autism is understood as a _______ disease, because it most often arises during childhood.

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