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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What bothers Styron about his meeting with Gary's estranged wife?
(a) That he didn't understand her deep depression and what it meant.
(b) Their son was caught between their differences.
(c) Gary's wife wasn't very involved with her son.
(d) That Gary was letting his estranged wife live with him.

3. In what year does Styron first realize his illness could lead to his death?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1990.

4. What symptoms did Jarrell suffer from that caused Styron to believe in Jarrell's suicide?
(a) He had a terminal illness and was in pain.
(b) He wanted his wife to have money and his insurance would give it to her.
(c) He often mentioned life wasn't worth living.
(d) Black despondency, violent fluctuation of mood, and his deep depression.

5. Which group of people does depression never happen to?
(a) None are excluded; it attacks all groups.
(b) People younger than their teens.
(c) Mothers who enjoy their role.
(d) Older people who have gotten a grasp on life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Styron when he published his first novel?

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

4. What bothers Styron so much about not being able to meet Camus?

5. According to Styron, what do people closest to those who commit suicide often do?

(see the answer key)

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