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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Stryon say it will be before he returns to Paris?
(a) Forever.
(b) A couple of years.
(c) A year.
(d) A month.

2. How old was Levi when he committed his suicide?
(a) 74.
(b) 39.
(c) 26.
(d) 67.

3. What does Styron lose at the luncheon in Paris?
(a) His mind.
(b) Control of his anger.
(c) His check for $25,000.
(d) His best friend.

4. What clues does Gary reveal that Styron later learns was probably signs of deep depression?
(a) Lack of cohesive thought.
(b) Withdrawal from friendships.
(c) Shaky hands and weak, quiet voice.
(d) Constant weepiness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron's psychiatrist do that sends him into a deep depression?

2. What hope does Styron say a depressed person can have?

3. Which group of people have more incidence of depression than all others?

4. What does Styron do about his physical disabilities?

5. Why is Styron so sad about Hoffman's suicide?

(see the answer key)

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