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. Who wrote "Chariots of the Gods"?

2. What topic did Shirley continue to present to Gerry, in spite of his opposition?

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

4. What is Mayan?

5. John believed that the Bible had been manipulated by who or what entity?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Shirley met David in Peru, what was her initial reaction to the lodging David had set them up in?

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

3. What was Peter Sellers' near death experience?

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

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

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

7. When Shirley reviewed the Bible to gain insight upon some of the ideas David was teaching her, she felt uncomfortable. Why?

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

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

10. The medium Shirley spoke with claimed that she had appeared on earth before as what?

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: Shirley was not successful in love because her career success was intimidating to men.

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