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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Stryon say it will be before he returns to Paris?
(a) A month.
(b) Forever.
(c) A year.
(d) A couple of years.

2. What does Styron say the award he received should have done for him?
(a) Make him new friends.
(b) Make him famous.
(c) Pay all his bills.
(d) Restore his ego.

3. What does Styron say is the most universal symptom of depression?
(a) Intense anxiety.
(b) Loss of friendships.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Self-hatred or lack of self-esteem.

4. Why is Styron not worried about the loss?
(a) He knows he will be okay later.
(b) He knows his friend will be his friend again.
(c) He is so depressed and lethargic that nothing matters to him.
(d) He feels he is justified in getting angry.

5. What does Styron realize in Paris that helps him understand what is happening to him?
(a) The circadian cycle gives him moments of brief respite from the deep depression, giving clarity of thought.
(b) He can't think clearly anymore.
(c) He begins to cry incessantly and realizes he is depressed.
(d) He can't talk to his wife any more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Styron recognize Camus's depression?

2. What philosophical question does Gary present as central to all philosophy; a question that confuses Styron until years later when he suffers his depression?

3. How does Camus's essay influence Stryon's philosophy of life?

4. What brings about Styron's flashback at the beginning of the story?

5. What happens to Gary's ex-wife?

(see the answer key)

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