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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Styron mange to avoid the recommended shock treatment?
(a) He refuses to let them do it.
(b) He pretends that he had already had it.
(c) He begins to get better immediately.
(d) His doctor doesn't believe in it.

2. In Chapter 3, what event causes Styron to more fully explore the relationship between depression and suicide?
(a) His wife left him.
(b) Styron sunk deeper into a depressive state.
(c) The suicide of Abbie Hoffman.
(d) His whole family rejected him.

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

4. 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.

5. What happens when Styron's medicine is changed?
(a) His depression deepens.
(b) He can't sleep at night.
(c) He becomes violent and has to be restrained.
(d) His suicidal thoughts cease.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Levi's friends and admirers react to his suicide?

2. What quote from Baudelaire does Styron use to explain his feelings?

3. What characteristic of depression make Styron's memoir limited in benefit?

4. What reaction to the op-ed piece causes Styron to decide to write this memoir?

5. How does his diary represent his mental state?

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