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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Give most to charity but save a small portion for a personal matter.
(c) Give it all to charity.
(d) Retire early and write.

3. What Camus novel has a profound impact on Styron?
(a) "Paradise Lost."
(b) "The Long Day."
(c) "The Stranger."
(d) "Reflections of Life."

4. Who arranges a meeting between Albert Camus and Styron?
(a) William Styron.
(b) Rose Styron.
(c) Romain Gary.
(d) Cino del Duco

5. What does Styron say the award he received should have done for him?
(a) Make him new friends.
(b) Pay all his bills.
(c) Restore his ego.
(d) Make him famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gary reveal to Styron about the effect the death of his ex-wife had on him?

2. According to Styron, what is between Gaelic and Americana?

3. According to Styron, what often leads depressed people to commit suicide?

4. What does Styron think after his flashback?

5. What philosophical question does Gary present as central to all philosophy; a question that confuses Styron until years later when he suffers his depression?

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