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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Styron say about alcohol's mood-altering characteristics?
(a) It had no effect on his mood.
(b) It is an upper, but depressed him.
(c) It is a depressant, but didn't depress him.
(d) It lightened his mood for a good amount of time.

2. What does Styron believe he needs to get well that can be provided by the hospital?
(a) Freedom from other people and their advise.
(b) More medicine.
(c) A controlled environment and more time.
(d) Psychotherapy.

3. What does Styron want us to understand about those who commit suicide?
(a) That they were weak and couldn't handle pain.
(b) That they were always good writers.
(c) That they had no other way to escape.
(d) That secrecy and shame are not the right reaction.

4. In what way does Styron's depression come upon him?
(a) Slowly in increments.
(b) A slight sadness intensified rapidly over time.
(c) He really didn't know how it happened.
(d) It hit him suddenly one night.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron call the DSM?

2. What happens to persons in physical pain that is not experienced with mental pain?

3. Why did Styron's publisher have to reschedule a photo session?

4. For Styron, what is the most devastating loss of physical functions?

5. Styron agrees with what literary guide's belief?

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