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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Styron believe about a depressed colleague's decision to ride with a reckless driver?
(a) That he probably didn't know the driver was so reckless.
(b) That it was a form of suicide.
(c) That his friend didn't want to embarrass his friend by refusing a ride.
(d) That his friend didn't have any choice about who to ride with.

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

3. What happens to Gary's ex-wife?
(a) She was killed by someone, probably Gary himself.
(b) She took an overdose of pills and her body was found in a car after several days.
(c) She disappeared and was never found again.
(d) She shot herself.

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

5. Why is it hard for Styron to recognize depression in his friend, Gary?
(a) Because Gary always had a melancholy typical of Europeans.
(b) Because he didn't know what depression looked like.
(c) Because he rarely talked to Gary.
(d) Because Gary was so good at hiding his feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Levi when he committed his suicide?

2. What does Styron say the award he received should have done for him?

3. What bothers Styron so much about not being able to meet Camus?

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

5. What percentage of artistic types who suffer from depression die from suicide?

(see the answer key)

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