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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it hard for Styron to recognize depression in his friend, Gary?
(a) Because he rarely talked to Gary.
(b) Because he didn't know what depression looked like.
(c) Because Gary always had a melancholy typical of Europeans.
(d) Because Gary was so good at hiding his feelings.

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

3. How does Camus's essay influence Stryon's philosophy of life?
(a) It makes him realize life is too short.
(b) It makes him realize mankind's responsibility for the larger world.
(c) It makes him realize depression could be overcome if the person just cheered himself up.
(d) It makes him realize depression was a personal thing.

4. What does Styron think after his flashback?
(a) That he did have some good times in the past.
(b) That his life has been great.
(c) That he didn't like visiting Paris.
(d) That he has come full circle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the award Styron receives?

2. What does Gary confess to Styron about Camus's depression?

3. How long does Stryon say it will be before he returns to Paris?

4. What does Styron say about not returning to France?

5. What does Gary reveal to Styron about the effect the death of his ex-wife had on him?

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