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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Styron not able to recover?
(a) His fame.
(b) His friendships.
(c) His lucidity.
(d) His family.

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

3. What causes Styron to lose his voice in Paris?
(a) Screaming until he was hoarse.
(b) Bronchitis.
(c) Severe depression and resulting lethargy.
(d) Damp weather.

4. Which group of people does depression never happen to?
(a) Older people who have gotten a grasp on life.
(b) People younger than their teens.
(c) Mothers who enjoy their role.
(d) None are excluded; it attacks all groups.

5. What does the suicide of another of Styron's friends lead him to believe?
(a) That life isn't worth living.
(b) That he would soon have to face the fact that his own suicide is his only way out.
(c) That his friends must be weak.
(d) That he isn't a very good friend to others since he can't help them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Styron recognize Camus's depression?

2. In the depth of his depression in Paris, what does Styron realize he would have to decide?

3. What does Styron say about not returning to France?

4. What happens before Styron meets with Camus?

5. Why is Styron not worried about the loss?

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