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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 Shirley's opinion, what were some of Gerry's bad qualities?
2. What capability did Edgar Cayce suddenly have to share with others?
3. What new idea did the bookstore owner introduce Shirley to?
4. What notable nomination was Shirley MacLaine recognized with during the writing of "Out on a Limb"?
5. What did Gerry and Shirley do the night she came to visit him for the convention?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Shirley become interested in the spiritual journeys her friends were taking?
2. What did Shirley's feelings about her Academy Award nomination imply about her personal sense of importance?
3. How did Shirley feel about the constant deception required of her relationship with Gerry?
4. What special gift did Edgar Cayce have to offer as a medium?
5. What effect did Shirley's friends claim the visits to Johannsen had had on their lives?
6. What influence did Shirley's parents have on her?
7. Why was Shirley interested in travel?
8. Why did Shirley believe so many men thought they were a disappointment to her?
9. What was the issue that caused a problem between Shirley and Gerry in Stockholm?
10. How did Edgar Cayce discover he was a medium?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay in support or refute of the following topic, citing examples from the text: Shirley believed Kevin regarding the past lives she had lived.
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
Support or refute the following topic, citing examples from the text: When Shirley decided to get to the bottom of spirituality, she was willing to follow any path put before her.
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