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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. What movie did Shirley star in with Peter Sellers?

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

4. After the trip to Stockholm, what did Shirley feel between her and Gerry?

5. What is Mayan?

Short Essay Questions

1. The writings of John Ellis McTaggart guided Shirley to start thinking of what?

2. What was David's opinion of Jesus?

3. What issues did Shirley explore when she met with Kevin the medium?

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

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

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

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

8. What was Peter Sellers' near death experience?

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

10. How did Shirley feel when Gerry abandoned her in Stockholm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in support or refute of the following topic, citing examples from the text: Had there been less interference in their relationship, Shirley and Gerry would have been together for years.

Essay Topic 3

Shirley was exposed to death for the first time when her cook's husband died. Write an essay on how this event and other events affiliated with death contributed to her interest in the spiritual world.

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