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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Styron's speech as he becomes more depressed?
(a) It becomes very rapid.
(b) Nothing happens to his speech.
(c) He is unable to make certain sounds.
(d) It slows to a halting rate.

2. What symptoms did Jarrell suffer from that caused Styron to believe in Jarrell's suicide?
(a) He wanted his wife to have money and his insurance would give it to her.
(b) He often mentioned life wasn't worth living.
(c) He had a terminal illness and was in pain.
(d) Black despondency, violent fluctuation of mood, and his deep depression.

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

4. How old was Levi when he committed his suicide?
(a) 26.
(b) 39.
(c) 74.
(d) 67.

5. How did Levi commit suicide?
(a) Took an overdose of pills.
(b) Hung himself.
(c) Stepped in front of a moving car.
(d) Hurled himself down a flight of stairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron do to try and stop the hopeless feelings?

2. According to Styron, why is the word depression so hard for people to accept?

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

4. How does Styron feel about his Connecticut farmhouse?

5. During one sleepless episode, what does Styron realize about his illness?

(see the answer key)

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