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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Gary reveal to Styron about the effect the death of his ex-wife had on him?
(a) He was afraid he would be suspected in her death.
(b) He finally felt free again.
(c) He was afraid she had committed suicide.
(d) He began to suffer greatly from deep depression.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Styron, how many women have won the Prix Mondial Cino del Duca award?

3. What clues does Gary reveal that Styron later learns was probably signs of deep depression?

4. What does Styron realize in Paris that helps him understand what is happening to him?

5. What two people does Styron think of while leaving Paris?

(see the answer key)

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