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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 cultures did Shirley study as she looked for spiritual truth?

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

3. What language did the spirit John speak in?

4. What was the water like in the mineral springs?

5. What troubles did trance mediums often suffer from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Peter Sellers' near death experience?

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

3. What was Shirley's opinion of Kevin when they met for the first time?

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

5. What was unique about Shirley's relationship to Peter Sellers death?

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

7. What persona did the spirit John display when he channeled?

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

9. Why did Shirley spend time exploring the works of philosophers when she was actually trying to learn about spirituality?

10. What new idea did David introduce Shirley to, once she had delved into past lives and mediums?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Support or refute the following topic, citing examples from the text: Shirley was not successful in love because her career success was intimidating to men.

Essay Topic 3

Shirley was interested in the spirit world but at the same time, wanted to find proof. Examine the many avenues she explored to find proof of a spiritual world.

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