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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Settling In, But Never Down.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane attempts to have her children conform to her ______ so that she can feel that she has some control.
(a) Ways of seeing the world.
(b) Routines.
(c) Rules.
(d) Clothing preferences.

2. Unlike other kids her age, Liane found the ______ of college to be challenging; there were not enough rules for her.
(a) Homework.
(b) Nightlife.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Rules.

3. When she arrived in Houston, Liane was offered the first job for which she applied, as a(n) ________.
(a) Television host.
(b) Radio host.
(c) Chemist.
(d) Instructor.

4. The youngest daughter started showing signs of ______ difficulties although at first nobody believed Liane.
(a) Talking.
(b) Hearing.
(c) Walking.
(d) Olfactory.

5. Liane states that 'Aspies' have to be ______ and forthright, which can cause a certain amount of awkwardness.
(a) Vague.
(b) Abstract.
(c) Deceitful.
(d) Honest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane was able to rely on the comfort and advice of her friend ______ , who listened to all of her worries about her daughter.

2. Liane found her situation at _____ to be equally difficult as it was at school. Her friends were all headed for new goals.

3. When Liane "loses her footing" and begins to shut down, she reaches for the only person who can instantly save her, _______.

4. After completing her first ______ years of college, Liane went to a counselor who gave her very good advice about getting out and managing her life without apology.

5. Liane has developed a strategy to determine the degree to which her AS is involved in a discussion in which she visualizes _______ stacks of index cards.

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