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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 town did Shirley and David stay in, while in Peru?

2. While in Stockholm, Gerry's wife came to visit him from where?

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

4. What organization did Shirley book her first medium through?

5. What interfered with Gerry and Shirley's relationship, following the trip to Stockholm?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to David, he and Shirley became friends for what purpose?

3. What was David's opinion of Jesus?

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

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

6. Why was Shirley unable to meditate upon her first visit to the mineral springs?

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

8. Why did Gerry's wife still remain an obstacle to the relationship between Gerry and Shirley, even while they were in Stockholm?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shirley was attracted to the idea of reincarnation.

1) What is reincarnation and its purpose?

2) Why did the idea attract Shirley?

3) What actions did she take to explore the idea of past lives?

Essay Topic 2

Shirley wrote in-depth about experiences she had with two mediums, Kevin and Johannsen. Write an essay on the experience she had with one of these mediums, answering the following questions.

1) What was she seeking when she went to speak with the medium?

2) What answers did she get from the medium?

3) How did the visit to the medium change her?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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