1. What does Gary confess to Styron about Camus's depression?
(a) He didn't believe Camus really suffered from depression.
(b) He knew Camus was going to commit suicide and did nothing about it.
(c) He had tried to convince Camus to get help.
(d) That Gary saw the same depression in himself, though it was controlled.

2. Styron agrees with what literary guide's belief?
(a) Man's alienation from other men.
(b) Depression never causes suicide.
(c) Depression always leads to suicide.
(d) All men suffer from deep depression.

3. What does this music make him realize?
(a) That he didn't want to life any more.
(b) That his suicide would hurt his wife too much.
(c) That he couldn't leave all the pleasant memories that the house around him held.
(d) That music could restore his soul.

4. What does Styron realize in Paris that helps him understand what is happening to him?
(a) The circadian cycle gives him moments of brief respite from the deep depression, giving clarity of thought.
(b) He can't think clearly anymore.
(c) He begins to cry incessantly and realizes he is depressed.
(d) He can't talk to his wife any more.

5. At the dinner party, how does Styron react to the four friends?
(a) He cries throughout the dinner because of his depression.
(b) He brags through the whole dinner party about his accomplishments.
(c) He is catatonic and does not speak.
(d) He gets angry and speaks hatefully to them.