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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. When Shirley went to visit Gerry at his convention, what did she think of their relationship?
2. What affliction did Marie suffer from?
3. Gerry claimed that the relationship with Shirley was having an adverse effect on what?
4. What type of exercise did Shirley and David do together?
5. In what decade was "Out on a Limb" written?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why had Shirley not realized that many religions believed in the idea of reincarnation?
2. Why was Shirley fascinated by the idea of mediums?
3. Why did John introduce the idea of mediums to Shirley?
4. How did Shirley feel about the constant deception required of her relationship with Gerry?
5. Why did Shirley pretend that she has never heard of Johannsen when her friends invite her to see him?
6. As Clifford Odets lay on his death bed, what desire did he speak of to Shirley?
7. Why did Shirley believe so many men thought they were a disappointment to her?
8. How did Shirley become interested in the spiritual journeys her friends were taking?
9. What did Shirley think about while waiting to meet with Johannsen?
10. Shirley used her first professional paycheck to build an apartment. What does this tell the reader about Shirley?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When Shirley began to research spirituality, she talked about her ideas with anyone who would listen. However, friends began to warn her that it might be wise to keep ideas to herself. Write an essay examining the reasons she was eager to share her ideas with others and why some people tried to stop her.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay in support or refute of the following topic, citing examples from the text: Had there been less interference in their relationship, Shirley and Gerry would have been together for years.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay exploring the various avenues Shirley explored in her quest to understand spirituality. Choose one of the following examples from the list below.
1) Mediums.
2) Reincarnation.
3) Extraterrestrials.
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