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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. How does Styron's body feel in the beginning of his depression?
(a) Numb, frail, disjointed, and clumsy.
(b) Energetic, strong, capable, and lively.
(c) Manic, hyper, shaky, and strange.
(d) Heavy, lethargic, awkward, and bloated.

2. Who is the doctor from Johns Hopkins who gave the name depression to the disease?
(a) Dr. Adkins.
(b) Dr. Adolf Meier.
(c) Dr. Gold.
(d) An unnamed psychiatrist.

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

4. Sir Walter Scott and the Brontes linked what two illnesses interchangeably?
(a) Cancer and depression.
(b) Influenza and depression.
(c) Melancholia and hypochondria.
(d) Lukemia and depression.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the doctor tell Styron about his medicine, Halcion, and its dosage?

4. In the depth of his depression in Paris, what does Styron realize he would have to decide?

5. What does Styron say the award he received should have done for him?

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