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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Camus's essay influence Stryon's philosophy of life?
(a) It makes him realize depression was a personal thing.
(b) It makes him realize mankind's responsibility for the larger world.
(c) It makes him realize life is too short.
(d) It makes him realize depression could be overcome if the person just cheered himself up.

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

3. In what year does Styron first realize his illness could lead to his death?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1989.

4. How old was Levi when he committed his suicide?
(a) 39.
(b) 67.
(c) 74.
(d) 26.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron think after his flashback?

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

3. What does Styron say would cause many depression-related suicides?

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

5. What does Styron believe about a depressed colleague's decision to ride with a reckless driver?

(see the answer key)

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