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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Stockholm, Shirley realized that Gerry needed to have what?
(a) Constant attention.
(b) As many women as possible.
(c) Admiration from others.
(d) Her respect.

2. What did Gerry do for a living?
(a) Stunt man.
(b) Politician.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Actor.

3. On her first visit to the bookstore without David, the bookstore owner gave Shirley books on what subject?
(a) Aliens.
(b) Space travel.
(c) Mediums.
(d) Angels.

4. What notable nomination was Shirley MacLaine recognized with during the writing of "Out on a Limb"?
(a) The Academy Award.
(b) The Tony.
(c) The Razzie.
(d) The Emmy.

5. Where did Shirley and Gerry meet?
(a) At the bank.
(b) On set.
(c) The theater.
(d) A party.

6. What bookstore did David take Shirley to after working out?
(a) Barnes and Noble.
(b) The Bodhi Tree.
(c) The Sun Sense.
(d) The Joshua Tree.

7. Where did Shirley have to wait for Gerry, prior to going to dinner on the convention trip?
(a) The room.
(b) A secret booth at the restaurant.
(c) A limo.
(d) A cab.

8. When they visited the bookstore, what type of books did David recommend to Shirley?
(a) HIstorical biographies.
(b) Classics.
(c) Reincarnation.
(d) Romance novels.

9. Where did Shirley MacLaine like to jog?
(a) In the Valley.
(b) At the gym.
(c) In the Hills.
(d) On the beach.

10. What age range was Shirley MacLaine when she wrote "Out on a Limb"?
(a) 25-32.
(b) 32-39.
(c) 39-45.
(d) 18-25.

11. The morning after Shirley joined Gerry at the convention, what time did he leave the bedroom?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) Before dawn.
(c) At noon, with her.
(d) In the middle of the night.

12. Many of Shirley MacLaine's performances were inspired by who?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) Bette Davis.

13. When Shirley asked Gerry for his opinion on reincarnation, how did Gerry respond?
(a) Intellectually.
(b) Amused.
(c) Angrily.
(d) He ignored the question.

14. Gerry claimed that the relationship with Shirley was having an adverse effect on what?
(a) His job.
(b) His pocketbook.
(c) His health.
(d) His happiness.

15. What did Shirley MacLaine use her first professional paycheck for?
(a) A car.
(b) A house.
(c) An apartment building.
(d) A night out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grand question did Shirley begin to explore upon returning from her convention trip with Gerry?

2. What did Gerry and Shirley do the night she came to visit him for the convention?

3. When Gerry asked Shirley to join him out of town, at what type of convention was he planning to be?

4. What affliction did Marie suffer from?

5. Where did Gerry invite Shirley at the beginning of "Out on a Limb"?

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