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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though the death of the poet, Randall Jarrell, was ruled accidental, why does Styron say it was probably suicide?
(a) He wanted to discredit Jarrell because of a disagreement they had.
(b) Because of Jarrell's depression and the fact there was no reason for him to be on the road on which he was struck by a car.
(c) He wanted to gain support for his theory that depression led to suicide.
(d) He didn't want Jarrell's widow to receive the large insurance settlement.

2. What does Styron say depression is like?
(a) Drowning or suffocation.
(b) A sadness.
(c) Makes him angry at everyone.
(d) An extra sleepy mood.

3. What causes Styron to lose his voice in Paris?
(a) Severe depression and resulting lethargy.
(b) Bronchitis.
(c) Screaming until he was hoarse.
(d) Damp weather.

4. What does Gary confess to Styron about Camus's depression?
(a) That Gary saw the same depression in himself, though it was controlled.
(b) He had tried to convince Camus to get help.
(c) He didn't believe Camus really suffered from depression.
(d) He knew Camus was going to commit suicide and did nothing about it.

5. 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 he would be suspected in her death.
(c) He began to suffer greatly from deep depression.
(d) He was afraid she had committed suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reaction to the op-ed piece causes Styron to decide to write this memoir?

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

3. What effect does Styron's op-ed piece have on the general public?

4. Where did Styron meet Hoffman?

5. What is unusual about Styron's visit to Paris?

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