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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. What does Styron say the award he received should have done for him?
(a) Restore his ego.
(b) Make him famous.
(c) Make him new friends.
(d) Pay all his bills.

2. What starts Styron's downward spiral into depression?
(a) Being isolated in Connecticut in the winter.
(b) He begins to suffer nausea when drinking alcohol, which he had depended upon.
(c) The loss of several friends to suicide.
(d) Trouble with his wife.

3. What causes Styron to lose his voice in Paris?
(a) Severe depression and resulting lethargy.
(b) Bronchitis.
(c) Damp weather.
(d) Screaming until he was hoarse.

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

5. What is Styron not able to recover?
(a) His family.
(b) His friendships.
(c) His fame.
(d) His lucidity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lincoln attempt to vanquish death due to his own hand?

2. At the dinner party, how does Styron react to the four friends?

3. Where does Styron spend his summers?

4. How does Styron feel about his Connecticut farmhouse?

5. What does Styron do about his physical disabilities?

(see the answer key)

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