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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Styron's publisher have to reschedule a photo session?
(a) Styron had left to go to Paris.
(b) Styron was in the hospital.
(c) Styron refused to come out of his room.
(d) Styron had only smiled in a few pictures but still looked as if in despair.

2. What does Styron say about not returning to France?
(a) He believes one day in the near future he will take his own life.
(b) It cost so much to go and he was nearly broke.
(c) He doesn't like to travel.
(d) He had such a miserable time in Paris.

3. How long does Stryon say it will be before he returns to Paris?
(a) Forever.
(b) A year.
(c) A month.
(d) A couple of years.

4. What does the suicide of another of Styron's friends lead him to believe?
(a) That his friends must be weak.
(b) That he isn't a very good friend to others since he can't help them.
(c) That life isn't worth living.
(d) That he would soon have to face the fact that his own suicide is his only way out.

5. Right before the onset of his depression, Styron begins to suffer from what?
(a) Excessive sleepiness.
(b) Extreme joy.
(c) Lack of sexual interest.
(d) Hypochondria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it hard for Styron to recognize depression in his friend, Gary?

2. What does the depression and sense of hopelessness cause Styron to do?

3. What does Styron want us to understand about those who commit suicide?

4. Why does Styron consult with Dr. Gold, who he didn't feel could really help him?

5. Who arranges a meeting between Albert Camus and Styron?

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