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

2. What aspect of depression parallels the threshold of pain?
(a) Its unrelenting nature.
(b) Its pervasiveness.
(c) The inability of the depressed person to absorb pain beyond predictable periods of time.
(d) Its deep intensity.

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

4. What clues does Gary reveal that Styron later learns was probably signs of deep depression?
(a) Lack of cohesive thought.
(b) Shaky hands and weak, quiet voice.
(c) Withdrawal from friendships.
(d) Constant weepiness.

5. Why does Styron say that physical symptoms accompany depression?
(a) The mind can better accept that there is a physical cause than a mental one.
(b) Depressed people are clumsy and suffer several injuries.
(c) Depressed persons have more illnesses.
(d) Illness leads to depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it hard for Styron to recognize depression in his friend, Gary?

2. Why doesn't Styron recognize Camus's depression?

3. What three brand-name items does Styron use to destroy his diary?

4. How does Styron feel about his Connecticut farmhouse?

5. What happens to persons in physical pain that is not experienced with mental pain?

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