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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Styron think of his mother as he listens to the music?
(a) It spoke of a lady like her.
(b) She played it on the piano.
(c) He had heard her sing it.
(d) It was played at her funeral.

2. What does Styron say depression is like?
(a) Makes him angry at everyone.
(b) Drowning or suffocation.
(c) A sadness.
(d) An extra sleepy mood.

3. What does the doctor tell Styron about his medicine, Halcion, and its dosage?
(a) He needs a much larger dose.
(b) It is three times the normal dose and not recommended for men his age.
(c) It is not effective for depression.
(d) It is the best medicine.

4. What reason does Styron give for taking the prescribed medicines without question?
(a) He was too depressed to notice.
(b) He didn't know anything about the medicine.
(c) He was told the medicine was harmless.
(d) His doctor threathened the hospital if he didn't take it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What events led to Abraham Lincoln suffering depression and even attempting suicide?

2. Why does he throw his diary in the garbage instead of burning it?

3. How does Styron explain his approach to his self-destruction?

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

5. What is a common occurrence in people planning suicide?

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