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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gary reveal to Styron about the effect the death of his ex-wife had on him?
(a) He began to suffer greatly from deep depression.
(b) He was afraid she had committed suicide.
(c) He was afraid he would be suspected in her death.
(d) He finally felt free again.

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

3. According to Styron, what is between Gaelic and Americana?
(a) Paris museums.
(b) The restaurant he went to after getting his award.
(c) His memoir.
(d) The French bidet.

4. Styron dates the onset of his deep depression to what event?
(a) His wife's leaving him.
(b) His inability to drink alcohol.
(c) The death of several of his friends.
(d) His chilren all leaving home.

5. What famous poet does Styron name as an example of excellent works by a depressed person?
(a) Walt Whitman.
(b) Robert Frost.
(c) Emily Bronte.
(d) Emily Dickinson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron say would prevent many suicides?

2. How does Styron's body feel in the beginning of his depression?

3. What term does Styron use to describe his depression?

4. In the movie, "Through a Glass Darkly," the hallucination that the actress has is about what?

5. What does Styron's psychiatrist recommend to him about the hospital?

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