1. What happens to Styron during his museum visit in Paris?
(a) He runs out and leaves the group he was with.
(b) He complains to his wife about the museum the whole time.
(c) He begins to feel the late evening lethargy that always descends.
(d) He finds inspiration for another book.

2. What does Styron believe about a depressed colleague's decision to ride with a reckless driver?
(a) That it was a form of suicide.
(b) That his friend didn't have any choice about who to ride with.
(c) That his friend didn't want to embarrass his friend by refusing a ride.
(d) That he probably didn't know the driver was so reckless.

3. How does Camus's essay influence Stryon's philosophy of life?
(a) It makes him realize life is too short.
(b) It makes him realize depression was a personal thing.
(c) It makes him realize depression could be overcome if the person just cheered himself up.
(d) It makes him realize mankind's responsibility for the larger world.

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

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