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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 is the name of the spirit that Johannsen could channel?

2. After that first encounter with Gerry in Stockholm, how many days passed where Shirley did not hear from him?

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

4. What was Gerry's political agenda?

5. Where did Shirley and Gerry meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As Clifford Odets lay on his death bed, what desire did he speak of to Shirley?

3. In what way was Shirley affected when Maria's husband died?

4. When Gerry claimed to be obsessed by Shirley, what did he mean and why did it upset him?

5. Why did John introduce the idea of mediums to Shirley?

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

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

8. After Shirley's conversation with Gerry in Stockholm, she realized what about his character?

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

10. What influence did Shirley's parents have on her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After David explains the idea of energy to Shirley, she has an out of body experience. Write an essay examining this experience and how it affected her, citing examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Examine Shirley's career as an actress.

1) Why did she get involved in show business?

2) What was her level of success as an actress?

3) What were her feelings regarding this career?

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