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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Styron not able to recover?
(a) His friendships.
(b) His family.
(c) His lucidity.
(d) His fame.

2. What does Styron say about not returning to France?
(a) He believes one day in the near future he will take his own life.
(b) He doesn't like to travel.
(c) He had such a miserable time in Paris.
(d) It cost so much to go and he was nearly broke.

3. What does Gary confess to Styron about Camus's depression?
(a) He didn't believe Camus really suffered from depression.
(b) That Gary saw the same depression in himself, though it was controlled.
(c) He knew Camus was going to commit suicide and did nothing about it.
(d) He had tried to convince Camus to get help.

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

5. What is the award Styron receives?
(a) Prix Mondial Cino del Duca award.
(b) He didn't receive one, he was giving one.
(c) Newberry Award.
(d) Nobel Peace Prize.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Camus novel has a profound impact on Styron?

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

3. What causes Styron to lose his voice in Paris?

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

5. What do Styron's companions notice about him?

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