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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Styron's psychiatrist recommend to him about the hospital?
(a) To go to a hospital in Paris so no one would know.
(b) To go to the hospital for treatment.
(c) To avoid the hospital at all costs.
(d) To plan on staying for a year in the hospital.

2. What new approach does Styron's psychiatrist use?
(a) Disattachment therapy.
(b) Pharmacological, without physical and mental support.
(c) Psychoanalysis.
(d) DSM recommendations.

3. Sir Walter Scott and the Brontes linked what two illnesses interchangeably?
(a) Influenza and depression.
(b) Melancholia and hypochondria.
(c) Cancer and depression.
(d) Lukemia and depression.

4. How does Styron respond to the experimental approach?
(a) He didn't notice anything, but was hopeful so did better.
(b) He demanded another drug.
(c) He was in mental anguish, wanting immediate relief.
(d) He immediately got better.

5. What reaction to the op-ed piece causes Styron to decide to write this memoir?
(a) People indicated they just didn't understand depression.
(b) His editor asked him to write the memoir.
(c) He learned his piece had saved someone's life, so wanted to reach out with more information.
(d) The number of people reacting positively causes him to think sharing his experiences would be beneficial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the hardest piece of writing Styron attempted during his depression?

2. In what year does Styron first realize his illness could lead to his death?

3. What did Styron do for Hoffman regarding a political demonstration led by Hoffman?

4. Where did Styron meet Hoffman?

5. What does Styron do to try and stop the hopeless feelings?

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