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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Styron admits all professions are susceptible to depression, which profession is the most susceptible?
(a) Artistic types.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Lawyers.
(d) School teacherrs.

2. Why is Styron so sad about Hoffman's suicide?
(a) He was so young and vital.
(b) He was not really depressed, so why did he commit suicide?
(c) He was such a good writer.
(d) He was so valuable to mankind.

3. What did Styron's friend, Abbie Hoffman, do professionally?
(a) He was a political activist.
(b) He was a family member so depressed that he had no profession.
(c) He was a fellow writer and philosopher.
(d) He was Styron's psychiatrist.

4. What is the award Styron receives?
(a) He didn't receive one, he was giving one.
(b) Newberry Award.
(c) Nobel Peace Prize.
(d) Prix Mondial Cino del Duca award.

5. Which group of people have more incidence of depression than all others?
(a) Rich people.
(b) Women suffer more than any other group of people.
(c) Children.
(d) Poor people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Levi when he committed his suicide?

2. At what point in one's life does Styron say the seeds of depression are planted?

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

4. Who is Styron's literary guide?

5. What does Styron say the award he received should have done for him?

(see the answer key)

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