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

2. Why doesn't Styron recognize Camus's depression?
(a) He didn't know Camus very well.
(b) He had never experienced depression himself, so had no real clue.
(c) He didn't believe in depression at the time.
(d) Camus hid it very well because he was embarrassed by it.

3. According to Styron, how many women have won the Prix Mondial Cino del Duca award?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Only five.
(c) None.
(d) More women than men.

4. Who arranges a meeting between Albert Camus and Styron?
(a) Rose Styron.
(b) Cino del Duco
(c) William Styron.
(d) Romain Gary.

5. What clues does Gary reveal that Styron later learns was probably signs of deep depression?
(a) Withdrawal from friendships.
(b) Lack of cohesive thought.
(c) Constant weepiness.
(d) Shaky hands and weak, quiet voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Styron not worried about the loss?

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

3. According to Styron, what is between Gaelic and Americana?

4. What does Styron call the DSM?

5. How old was Styron when he published his first novel?

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