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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. Who arranges a meeting between Albert Camus and Styron?
(a) William Styron.
(b) Rose Styron.
(c) Romain Gary.
(d) Cino del Duco

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

4. What do Styron's companions notice about him?
(a) That he appears not to feel well.
(b) He is disoriented.
(c) He is very sleepy.
(d) He is angry at his friends.

5. What puzzles Styron about Camus's book, "The Fall"?
(a) That the lawyer/narrator would want to kill himself.
(b) It was written so brilliantly though Camus was depressed.
(c) The title didn't fit the story.
(d) It was a good narrative of what a depressed person experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. Styron agrees with what literary guide's belief?

2. What did Styron do for Hoffman regarding a political demonstration led by Hoffman?

3. What is unusual about Styron's visit to Paris?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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