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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new approach does Styron's psychiatrist use?
(a) Psychoanalysis.
(b) Pharmacological, without physical and mental support.
(c) Disattachment therapy.
(d) DSM recommendations.

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

3. What two feelings does Styron experience as he planned his suicide?
(a) Love for his wife and hopelessness for himself.
(b) Hopelessness and despair.
(c) Despondency and fear.
(d) Terror and fascination.

4. What does Styron say about not returning to France?
(a) He had such a miserable time in Paris.
(b) He believes one day in the near future he will take his own life.
(c) It cost so much to go and he was nearly broke.
(d) He doesn't like to travel.

5. What does Levi's suicide cause Styron to do?
(a) Denounce Levi as his friend.
(b) Write an op-ed piece to the NY Times on depression, discounting the shame most felt about it.
(c) Condemn Levi for his cowardice.
(d) Plan his own suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron believe he needs to get well that can be provided by the hospital?

2. What does the doctor tell Styron about his medicine, Halcion, and its dosage?

3. What philosophical question does Gary present as central to all philosophy; a question that confuses Styron until years later when he suffers his depression?

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

5. How did Lincoln attempt to vanquish death due to his own hand?

(see the answer key)

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