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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Styron first realize his illness could lead to his death?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1990.
(d) 1989.

2. What is a probable reason that Styron's doctor or family don't suggest hospitalization for him?
(a) He gets angry whenever they approach the subject.
(b) The social stigma and the fact that mental illness is not tangible or visible.
(c) They don't know he was that bad.
(d) They don't think it would help him.

3. From Job to Styron's day, he says artists and writers have been trying to do what?
(a) Build better relationships to overcome depression.
(b) Explain the blackness of the fantasia of depression.
(c) Overcome the effects of depression that overcome artists.
(d) Cheer up people who suffer from depression with their works.

4. What Camus novel has a profound impact on Styron?
(a) "The Long Day."
(b) "Reflections of Life."
(c) "Paradise Lost."
(d) "The Stranger."

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) Rich people.
(d) Poor people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Though Styron admits all professions are susceptible to depression, which profession is the most susceptible?

2. What is the third stage of psychological development in depression?

3. Why did Styron's publisher have to reschedule a photo session?

4. What symptoms did Jarrell suffer from that caused Styron to believe in Jarrell's suicide?

5. How does Styron mange to avoid the recommended shock treatment?

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