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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Styron admits all professions are susceptible to depression, which profession is the most susceptible?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Artistic types.
(c) Lawyers.
(d) School teacherrs.

2. During one sleepless episode, what does Styron realize about his illness?
(a) That he needs to get a handle on it.
(b) It will take his life if allowed to continue.
(c) That he is a very weak person to let it rule his life.
(d) That he is recovering.

3. Why does Styron say that physical symptoms accompany depression?
(a) Depressed persons have more illnesses.
(b) The mind can better accept that there is a physical cause than a mental one.
(c) Illness leads to depression.
(d) Depressed people are clumsy and suffer several injuries.

4. How does Styron respond to the experimental approach?
(a) He demanded another drug.
(b) He immediately got better.
(c) He was in mental anguish, wanting immediate relief.
(d) He didn't notice anything, but was hopeful so did better.

5. In addition to anxiety, what other characteristic of depression becomes manifest?
(a) Argumentative with family and friends.
(b) Incessant talking.
(c) An inability to be still, constantly moving.
(d) Deep, dark imaginings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reaction does Styron have to a flock of Canadian geese?

2. How does Camus's essay about a prisoner on death row impact Styron's writing?

3. Sir Walter Scott and the Brontes linked what two illnesses interchangeably?

4. How did Levi commit suicide?

5. What does Styron do to try and stop the hopeless feelings?

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