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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Styron lose at the luncheon in Paris?
(a) His check for $25,000.
(b) His best friend.
(c) Control of his anger.
(d) His mind.

2. Who is Styron's literary guide?
(a) Abbie Hoffman.
(b) Albert Camus.
(c) Romain Gary.
(d) Cino del Duca.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Styron not worried about the loss?

2. How long does Stryon say it will be before he returns to Paris?

3. Which group of people does depression never happen to?

4. What does the suicide of another of Styron's friends lead him to believe?

5. What does Styron say depression is like?

(see the answer key)

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