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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what point in one's life does Styron say the seeds of depression are planted?
(a) In middle age.
(b) In early adulthood.
(c) In childhood.
(d) There is not one particular time, it varies.

2. 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) He had tried to convince Camus to get help.
(c) He didn't believe Camus really suffered from depression.
(d) That Gary saw the same depression in himself, though it was controlled.

3. What does Styron call the DSM?
(a) A good manual.
(b) The psychiatrist's bible.
(c) Very inaccurate guide.
(d) A guide to treatment.

4. How long does Stryon say it will be before he returns to Paris?
(a) Forever.
(b) A month.
(c) A couple of years.
(d) A year.

5. What brings about Styron's flashback at the beginning of the story?
(a) Visiting the museum.
(b) Winning the award.
(c) Seeing the Hotel.
(d) Seeing his two friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two people does Styron think of while leaving Paris?

2. Styron calls depression:

3. What starts Styron's downward spiral into depression?

4. Why does Styron say he was betrayed the summer before he was hospitalized?

5. What did Styron do for Hoffman regarding a political demonstration led by Hoffman?

(see the answer key)

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