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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Styron say he was betrayed the summer before he was hospitalized?
(a) His doctor treated him with the wrong drug.
(b) His wife cheated on him.
(c) His friends deserted him.
(d) He could not longer drink any alcohol at all.

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

3. What does Styron say about assigning reasons for suicide to those who take that route?
(a) That people who commit suicide don't love their families.
(b) That only weak people commit suicide.
(c) Most of the time the cause is not one incident, but overwhelming depression.
(d) That people who commit suicide are justified in doing it.

4. What does Styron call the DSM?
(a) The psychiatrist's bible.
(b) A good manual.
(c) Very inaccurate guide.
(d) A guide to treatment.

5. How does Camus's essay influence Stryon's philosophy of life?
(a) It makes him realize depression could be overcome if the person just cheered himself up.
(b) It makes him realize mankind's responsibility for the larger world.
(c) It makes him realize depression was a personal thing.
(d) It makes him realize life is too short.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron say would cause many depression-related suicides?

2. During the dinner party, what does Styron do with his diary?

3. Though Styron admits all professions are susceptible to depression, which profession is the most susceptible?

4. What note does Styron want to copy for his goodbye letter?

5. What is the old term for depression?

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