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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two feelings does Styron experience as he planned his suicide?
(a) Despondency and fear.
(b) Hopelessness and despair.
(c) Terror and fascination.
(d) Love for his wife and hopelessness for himself.

2. What is the hardest piece of writing Styron attempted during his depression?
(a) His goodbye letter.
(b) He stopped writing altogether.
(c) Poetry, due to its emotional nature.
(d) Any upbeat writing.

3. What two people does Styron think of while leaving Paris?
(a) Albert Camus and Romain Gary.
(b) Job and Milton.
(c) His father and brother.
(d) His son and brother.

4. For Styron, what is the most devastating loss of physical functions?
(a) His ability to sleep and lack of dreaming.
(b) His agility and interest in sports.
(c) His ability to stay awake during the day.
(d) His sexual drive.

5. What does Styron lose at the luncheon in Paris?
(a) His best friend.
(b) His mind.
(c) His check for $25,000.
(d) Control of his anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Jarrell's widow not want to admit he committed suicide?

2. What term does Styron give to the loss of a parent or something early in life?

3. What is Styron's reaction to being admitted to the hospital?

4. What reason does Styron give for taking the prescribed medicines without question?

5. What did alcohol do for Styron that he considered positive?

(see the answer key)

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