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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bookstore did David take Shirley to after working out?

2. What was the name of the Spa where Katerina worked?

3. In Stockholm, Gerry was worried that his feelings for Shirley bordered on what?

4. When Shirley returned to Los Angeles after the convention trip, who did she run into?

5. In what city did Gerry and Shirley have their first date?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why had Shirley not realized that many religions believed in the idea of reincarnation?

2. What was the issue that caused a problem between Shirley and Gerry in Stockholm?

3. When Gerry played in the water in Hawaii, Shirley felt sad that she was too stressed out to relax and enjoy herself. Why was she so tense?

4. What did Shirley think about while waiting to meet with Johannsen?

5. Why was it important to Shirley to avoid the reporters when she visited Gerry in Hawaii?

6. How did Shirley feel about the constant deception required of her relationship with Gerry?

7. Why did Shirley believe so many men thought they were a disappointment to her?

8. In what way did Gerry's marriage affect the relationship Shirley shared with him?

9. How did Katerina know about the medium in Stockholm?

10. Why did Shirley pretend that she has never heard of Johannsen when her friends invite her to see him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shirley was raised a Christian. How did this upbringing affect her as she explored themes and ideas that were not supported by the Christian church?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in support or refute of the following topic, citing examples from the text: David manipulated Shirley's interest in spirituality to convince her to write the book he wanted her to write.

Essay Topic 3

Shirley visited Peru at the prompting of her friend David.

1) What was her experience in Peru?

2) What struggles did face in Peru?

3) What spiritual breakthroughs did she make in Peru?

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