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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

5. What does Styron say would cause many depression-related suicides?
(a) Lack of awareness by others about the intensity of the pain.
(b) Lack of moral strength by the depressed person.
(c) Lack of medicines to treat depression.
(d) Lack of psychiatric treatment protocols.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what event causes Styron to more fully explore the relationship between depression and suicide?

2. According to Styron, what do people closest to those who commit suicide often do?

3. What does Styron think of these two people, who were close literary friends?

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

5. What does Styron say is the most universal symptom of depression?

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