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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Shirley and Gerry have to hide their relationship?
(a) His wife.
(b) Her husband.
(c) His career.
(d) Her career.

2. When Shirley went to visit Gerry at his convention, what did she think of their relationship?
(a) It was new and exciting.
(b) It would last forever.
(c) It was starting to fall apart.
(d) It was better than ever.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What affliction did Edgar Cayce suffer from?

3. What notable nomination was Shirley MacLaine recognized with during the writing of "Out on a Limb"?

4. Shirley MacLaine had been in how many movies when "Out on a Limb" was written?

5. When Gerry spoke of the relationship he shared with Shirley, she was often scared that he would do what?

(see the answer key)

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