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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a common occurrence in people planning suicide?
(a) A second self who observes the self planning its destruction.
(b) A revision of their will.
(c) Detailed plans for their death.
(d) Sending all family away for a time.

3. What does Gary reveal to Styron about the effect the death of his ex-wife had on him?
(a) He finally felt free again.
(b) He began to suffer greatly from deep depression.
(c) He was afraid she had committed suicide.
(d) He was afraid he would be suspected in her death.

4. What does Styron believe he needs to get well that can be provided by the hospital?
(a) A controlled environment and more time.
(b) Psychotherapy.
(c) More medicine.
(d) Freedom from other people and their advise.

5. Which group of people have more incidence of depression than all others?
(a) Poor people.
(b) Women suffer more than any other group of people.
(c) Rich people.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Styron's body feel in the beginning of his depression?

2. Why doesn't Styron recognize Camus's depression?

3. Though Styron feels alone, who is always with him?

4. Why does he throw his diary in the garbage instead of burning it?

5. What does Styron believe about a depressed colleague's decision to ride with a reckless driver?

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