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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 followed ______ to the letter, and words often meant more to her than actions.
(a) Directions.
(b) Art.
(c) Maps.
(d) Music.

2. Looking back on her school career, Liane felt that she may have been better served in her education by ______.
(a) Going into a vocation instead.
(b) Going to smaller more empathic school.
(c) Going to a private school.
(d) Having a tutor.

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

4. Large crowds of students would overwhelm Liane and she would follow them until she found a ______ to help guide her around the campus and to her class.
(a) Janitor.
(b) Fellow student.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Landmark.

5. Asperger's syndrome is a mild form of the condition known as _______. Individuals with this disorder, have various prognoses, but contribute greatly to society.
(a) Autism.
(b) Artism.
(c) Mutism.
(d) Sufism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane was unable to translate her success on stage to her day to day life and would often ______.

2. Liane was best at drama, and being around the speech and dramatic arts club exposed her to other ______, or those with AS.

3. Liane never had to ______ as a child and things like group dynamics made no sense to her.

4. One of the most difficult things for Liane in the classroom was chaos and _____ that she experienced.

5. Liane had no desire to join any of the ______ groups on campus and didn't seek out any friendships.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it mean that Asperger's Syndrome is on the spectrum of Autistic Disorders?

2. After the attack by the ex-convict, what did Liane realize about her ability to discern people's intentions and human behavior?

3. What does Willey suggest as the appropriate focus for helping those with AS to live better lives?

4. What is the term echolalia mean and how does Liane use this to help herself fit in amongst a crowd of people?

5. What are some of the major traits or characteristics of people who have Asperger's Syndrome?

6. Liane eventually found some success in expressing herself through the speech and dramatic arts club. What did she enjoy about speech?

7. What were some of the challenges that Liane encountered in the ballet class that her mother enrolled her in?

8. What are some of the skills that Liane suggests people with AS need to learn in order to develop friendships?

9. What were some of the ways that floating in water provided comfort to Liane when she was stressed or overwhelmed?

10. When Liane was in her first year of school, she was asked by her teacher to take a nap on her mat, but Liane refused. Why did she refuse?

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