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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Styron first realize his illness could lead to his death?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1990.

2. Why doesn't Styron recognize Camus's depression?
(a) Camus hid it very well because he was embarrassed by it.
(b) He didn't believe in depression at the time.
(c) He didn't know Camus very well.
(d) He had never experienced depression himself, so had no real clue.

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

4. 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.

5. What does Styron say he will do with the prize money he won?
(a) Retire early and write.
(b) Give most to charity but save a small portion for a personal matter.
(c) Give it all to charity.
(d) Pay off all old debts so he could concentrate on writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Styron so much about not being able to meet Camus?

2. What does Styron believe about a depressed colleague's decision to ride with a reckless driver?

3. What Camus novel has a profound impact on Styron?

4. What is the award Styron receives?

5. What city is Styron in at the beginning of the memoir?

(see the answer key)

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