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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What clues does Gary reveal that Styron later learns was probably signs of deep depression?
(a) Shaky hands and weak, quiet voice.
(b) Constant weepiness.
(c) Lack of cohesive thought.
(d) Withdrawal from friendships.

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

3. How did Levi commit suicide?
(a) Hung himself.
(b) Took an overdose of pills.
(c) Stepped in front of a moving car.
(d) Hurled himself down a flight of stairs.

4. What does Styron say he will do with the prize money he won?
(a) Retire early and write.
(b) Give it all to charity.
(c) Give most to charity but save a small portion for a personal matter.
(d) Pay off all old debts so he could concentrate on writing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Stryon say it will be before he returns to Paris?

2. Why is Styron so sad about Hoffman's suicide?

3. Who is Styron's literary guide?

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?

5. What do Styron's companions notice about him?

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