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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Styron's literary guide?
(a) Abbie Hoffman.
(b) Cino del Duca.
(c) Albert Camus.
(d) Romain Gary.

2. Why is it hard for Styron to recognize depression in his friend, Gary?
(a) Because Gary always had a melancholy typical of Europeans.
(b) Because he didn't know what depression looked like.
(c) Because Gary was so good at hiding his feelings.
(d) Because he rarely talked to Gary.

3. What does Styron say he will do with the prize money he won?
(a) Pay off all old debts so he could concentrate on writing.
(b) Retire early and write.
(c) Give it all to charity.
(d) Give most to charity but save a small portion for a personal matter.

4. Styron calls depression:
(a) Very common.
(b) Disorder of mood.
(c) Terrible sadness.
(d) Very rare.

5. What does Styron think after his flashback?
(a) That he didn't like visiting Paris.
(b) That his life has been great.
(c) That he did have some good times in the past.
(d) That he has come full circle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What clues does Gary reveal that Styron later learns was probably signs of deep depression?

2. Why is Styron not worried about the loss?

3. How does Camus's essay influence Stryon's philosophy of life?

4. What city is Styron in at the beginning of the memoir?

5. What happens to Gary's ex-wife?

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