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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 two substances contribute to Styron's depression?
(a) Alcohol and Halcion.
(b) Heroin and tobacco.
(c) Tobacco and alcohol.
(d) Cocaine and alcohol.

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

3. How does Styron respond to the experimental approach?
(a) He immediately got better.
(b) He demanded another drug.
(c) He was in mental anguish, wanting immediate relief.
(d) He didn't notice anything, but was hopeful so did better.

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

5. What pressing question does Styron have about the course of depression?
(a) Why doesn't the person just cheer up and get over it?
(b) Why do some who suffered commit suicide while others don't?
(c) What medicines are effective?
(d) Why would a person who has everything still be depressed?

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron do about his physical disabilities?

2. In what year does Styron first realize his illness could lead to his death?

3. What note does Styron want to copy for his goodbye letter?

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

5. Why doesn't Styron recognize Camus's depression?

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