Out on a Limb Test | Final Test - Hard

Shirley MacLaine
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 102 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Out on a Limb Test | Final Test - Hard

Shirley MacLaine
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 102 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. John believed that spirits were what?

2. The ex-lover was concerned that Shirley's interest in the supernatural would do what to her career?

3. What did Mayan introduce David to?

4. Over how long of a period did Tom claim Shirley had existed?

5. How long did Shirley stay in Stockholm?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When David revealed that Mayan wanted Shirley to share the news of spirituality with the world by writing a book, how did Shirley respond?

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

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

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

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

10. What did Shirley do to deal with Gerry's abandonment in Stockholm?

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 visited Peru at the prompting of her friend David.

1) What was her experience in Peru?

2) What struggles did face in Peru?

3) What spiritual breakthroughs did she make in Peru?

Essay Topic 3

Examine what prompted Shirley to begin a spiritual journey, citing examples from the text.

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