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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens before Styron meets with Camus?
(a) Camus leaves Paris.
(b) Camus leaves on his honeymoon.
(c) Camus dies in a car accident.
(d) Camus gets upset at Styron for his moods.

3. How does Styron's body feel in the beginning of his depression?
(a) Manic, hyper, shaky, and strange.
(b) Energetic, strong, capable, and lively.
(c) Numb, frail, disjointed, and clumsy.
(d) Heavy, lethargic, awkward, and bloated.

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

5. Though Styron admits all professions are susceptible to depression, which profession is the most susceptible?
(a) School teacherrs.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Artistic types.
(d) Lawyers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Levi's suicide cause Styron to do?

2. What piece of music moves Styron to his breakthrough and hospitalization?

3. What did Styron's friend, Abbie Hoffman, do professionally?

4. What aspect of depression parallels the threshold of pain?

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

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