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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Styron agrees with what literary guide's belief?
(a) All men suffer from deep depression.
(b) Man's alienation from other men.
(c) Depression never causes suicide.
(d) Depression always leads to suicide.

2. Which group of people does depression never happen to?
(a) None are excluded; it attacks all groups.
(b) People younger than their teens.
(c) Mothers who enjoy their role.
(d) Older people who have gotten a grasp on life.

3. Who is the doctor from Johns Hopkins who gave the name depression to the disease?
(a) Dr. Gold.
(b) Dr. Adkins.
(c) An unnamed psychiatrist.
(d) Dr. Adolf Meier.

4. Why is Styron so sad about Hoffman's suicide?
(a) He was not really depressed, so why did he commit suicide?
(b) He was so young and vital.
(c) He was such a good writer.
(d) He was so valuable to mankind.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the term Styron uses to better describe what is happening to a person with depression?

3. According to Styron, what is between Gaelic and Americana?

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

5. What does Styron say is the most universal symptom of depression?

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