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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city is Styron in at the beginning of the memoir?
(a) Rome.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York.

2. What do Styron's companions notice about him?
(a) He is disoriented.
(b) He is very sleepy.
(c) He is angry at his friends.
(d) That he appears not to feel well.

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

4. What causes Styron to lose his voice in Paris?
(a) Screaming until he was hoarse.
(b) Damp weather.
(c) Severe depression and resulting lethargy.
(d) Bronchitis.

5. What does Styron say he will do with the prize money he won?
(a) Give it all to charity.
(b) Retire early and write.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Styron calls depression:

2. What happens before Styron meets with Camus?

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

4. Why is it hard for Styron to recognize depression in his friend, Gary?

5. Who is Styron's literary guide?

(see the answer key)

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