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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gary confess to Styron about Camus's depression?
(a) He had tried to convince Camus to get help.
(b) He knew Camus was going to commit suicide and did nothing about it.
(c) That Gary saw the same depression in himself, though it was controlled.
(d) He didn't believe Camus really suffered from depression.

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

3. What does Styron realize in Paris that helps him understand what is happening to him?
(a) The circadian cycle gives him moments of brief respite from the deep depression, giving clarity of thought.
(b) He can't talk to his wife any more.
(c) He begins to cry incessantly and realizes he is depressed.
(d) He can't think clearly anymore.

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

5. How old was Styron when he published his first novel?
(a) 15.
(b) 35.
(c) 40.
(d) Mid-20's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Styron first realize his illness could lead to his death?

2. What does Styron call the DSM?

3. What Camus novel has a profound impact on Styron?

4. What does Styron say the award he received should have done for him?

5. What brings about Styron's flashback at the beginning of the story?

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