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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the movie, "Through a Glass Darkly," the hallucination that the actress has is about what?
(a) Snakes crawling on the ceiling.
(b) A spider trying to sexually attack her.
(c) Monsters in her closet.
(d) Getting lost in the woods

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

3. What note does Styron want to copy for his goodbye letter?
(a) "No more words; an act. I'll never write again."
(b) "I am sorry for any pain I cause. My pain is greater."
(c) "This is the end. Don't mourn."
(d) "Life is no longer worth it."

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 didn't believe Camus really suffered from depression.
(c) He knew Camus was going to commit suicide and did nothing about it.
(d) He had tried to convince Camus to get help.

5. What pressing question does Styron have about the course of depression?
(a) Why would a person who has everything still be depressed?
(b) Why doesn't the person just cheer up and get over it?
(c) Why do some who suffered commit suicide while others don't?
(d) What medicines are effective?

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Styron say about alcohol's mood-altering characteristics?

3. Who arranges a meeting between Albert Camus and Styron?

4. How did Levi's friends and admirers react to his suicide?

5. Why does Styron consult with Dr. Gold, who he didn't feel could really help him?

(see the answer key)

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