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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 percentage of artistic types who suffer from depression die from suicide?
(a) 20%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 60%.
(d) 100%.

2. According to Styron, what is the greatest fallacy about suicide?
(a) That people only have to "buck up."
(b) That suicide is a painless way to go.
(c) That all depressed people commit suicide.
(d) The idea that there is one particular cause.

3. According to Styron, what is between Gaelic and Americana?
(a) The French bidet.
(b) The restaurant he went to after getting his award.
(c) His memoir.
(d) Paris museums.

4. In addition to anxiety, what other characteristic of depression becomes manifest?
(a) An inability to be still, constantly moving.
(b) Argumentative with family and friends.
(c) Deep, dark imaginings.
(d) Incessant talking.

5. Sir Walter Scott and the Brontes linked what two illnesses interchangeably?
(a) Lukemia and depression.
(b) Melancholia and hypochondria.
(c) Cancer and depression.
(d) Influenza and depression.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What three brand-name items does Styron use to destroy his diary?

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

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

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