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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What brings about Styron's flashback at the beginning of the story?
(a) Visiting the museum.
(b) Winning the award.
(c) Seeing the Hotel.
(d) Seeing his two friends.

2. What Camus novel has a profound impact on Styron?
(a) "The Stranger."
(b) "Reflections of Life."
(c) "Paradise Lost."
(d) "The Long Day."

3. After Primo Levi's suicide, what causes Styron to question the common view that those who commit suicide are weak and inept?
(a) Levi worked out all the time and was very strong.
(b) Levi was such a good writer.
(c) Levi was involved in so many good causes.
(d) Levi had survived the Auschwitz and cared for his paralyzed mother.

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

5. What effect does Styron's op-ed piece have on the general public?
(a) Many felt he didn't deserve the del Duco award.
(b) Many suffering from depression were suddenly willing to come forward and admit it.
(c) Many people thought Styron was weak.
(d) Many felt he was justified in feeling depressed.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why would Jarrell's widow not want to admit he committed suicide?

4. What does Gary confess to Styron about Camus's depression?

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

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