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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Styron respond to the experimental approach?
(a) He didn't notice anything, but was hopeful so did better.
(b) He immediately got better.
(c) He demanded another drug.
(d) He was in mental anguish, wanting immediate relief.

2. Styron agrees with what literary guide's belief?
(a) Man's alienation from other men.
(b) Depression never causes suicide.
(c) Depression always leads to suicide.
(d) All men suffer from deep depression.

3. What does Styron say he will do with the prize money he won?
(a) Pay off all old debts so he could concentrate on writing.
(b) Retire early and write.
(c) Give most to charity but save a small portion for a personal matter.
(d) Give it all to charity.

4. According to Styron, what is between Gaelic and Americana?
(a) Paris museums.
(b) The restaurant he went to after getting his award.
(c) The French bidet.
(d) His memoir.

5. What happens to Styron's writing as he descends into depression?
(a) It eventually becomes non-existent.
(b) His writing doesn't make sense.
(c) He begins to write much faster and more productively.
(d) He gets published much easier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the suicide of another of Styron's friends lead him to believe?

2. What does Styron say about alcohol's mood-altering characteristics?

3. How did Levi commit suicide?

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

5. What does the depression and sense of hopelessness cause Styron to do?

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