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

2. How does Camus's essay about a prisoner on death row impact Styron's writing?
(a) It gives him some ideas about stories he wants to write.
(b) It causes him to want to write much better than he felt Camus did.
(c) It leads to his using a narrator on death row to tell the story in "Confessions of Nat Turner."
(d) It causes him to stop writing for a while.

3. What does Styron's psychiatrist recommend to him about the hospital?
(a) To go to the hospital for treatment.
(b) To go to a hospital in Paris so no one would know.
(c) To avoid the hospital at all costs.
(d) To plan on staying for a year in the hospital.

4. What does Gary confess to Styron about Camus's depression?
(a) He knew Camus was going to commit suicide and did nothing about it.
(b) That Gary saw the same depression in himself, though it was controlled.
(c) He didn't believe Camus really suffered from depression.
(d) He had tried to convince Camus to get help.

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