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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. In Los Angeles, where did Shirley bump into an ex-lover?

2. Over how long of a period did Tom claim Shirley had existed?

3. What did Shirley think of Kevin?

4. When Peter Sellers suffered from a near death experience, what did he remember watching?

5. Upon returning from Stockholm, how did Shirley feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. The writings of John Ellis McTaggart guided Shirley to start thinking of what?

2. How did Shirley feel when Gerry abandoned her in Stockholm?

3. Who originally led David down the path of spirituality?

4. In what ways did the simplicity of the setting in Peru allow Shirley to quiet her mind?

5. When Shirley communicated her thoughts and feelings with Bella, why did Bella react in the way that she did?

6. What was Shirley seeking when she spoke with the medium?

7. Why did Shirley spend time exploring the works of philosophers when she was actually trying to learn about spirituality?

8. Although Shirley was unable to meditate that first day in the springs, what was she able to achieve?

9. What persona did Tom McPherson display when he channeled through Kevin?

10. Why did Shirley continue to speak with Gerry about reincarnation even after he made it clear that he was against the idea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jesus was a figure that was mentioned frequently throughout "Out on a Limb". Write an essay examining the theories involving Jesus that were mentioned in the text.

Essay Topic 2

Shirley's success as an actress provided her with the resources to travel the world. Write an essay examining how her travels contributed to her philosophy towards life.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay examining how Shirley changed as a person throughout "Out on a Limb", citing examples from the text.

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