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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Styron, what is the touchstone of depression?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Loss.
(d) Support.

2. What effect does Styron's op-ed piece have on the general public?
(a) Many people thought Styron was weak.
(b) Many suffering from depression were suddenly willing to come forward and admit it.
(c) Many felt he didn't deserve the del Duco award.
(d) Many felt he was justified in feeling depressed.

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

4. What philosophical question does Gary present as central to all philosophy; a question that confuses Styron until years later when he suffers his depression?
(a) Is life worth living?
(b) Are all suicides due to weak character?
(c) Does man depend on other men?
(d) Why does life have hardships?

5. What does Styron say would cause many depression-related suicides?
(a) Lack of awareness by others about the intensity of the pain.
(b) Lack of psychiatric treatment protocols.
(c) Lack of medicines to treat depression.
(d) Lack of moral strength by the depressed person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pressing question does Styron have about the course of depression?

2. According to Styron, what is the greatest fallacy about suicide?

3. What drugs does Styron's doctor give him that are NOT recommended for people with depression?

4. What is the old term for depression?

5. According to Styron, how many women have won the Prix Mondial Cino del Duca award?

(see the answer key)

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