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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Styron say would cause many depression-related suicides?
2. How did Levi's friends and admirers react to his suicide?
3. What happens to Gary's ex-wife?
4. How does Styron feel about his Connecticut farmhouse?
5. What does Styron say depression is like?
Short Essay Questions
1. What hope does Styron offer to those who survive depression?
2. What other changes occurred with Styron beside mental distress?
3. Who did Styron say the depressed person was dangerous to, and why?
4. How did Dr. Gold's approach compare to the way the parish priest approached Emma in "Madame Bovary"?
5. Discuss the death of the poet, Randall Jarrell, who was a friend of Styron's. Was his death a suicide or accident, according to the coroner? What did Styron suspect, and why?
6. What effect did watching the flight of a flock of Canadian geese have on Styron?
7. How did Styron begin preparing for his death?
8. What did Styron say was so harmful that doctors were prone to do for depressed people and why?
9. As Styron contemplated and planned for his suicide, what two feelings did he describe?
10. What does Styron say about the causes of depression?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Styron suggests that brainstorm would be a better name for the physical ramifications of depression, but brainstorm means the opposite of what he meant it to be. What does brainstorm mean, as used normally, and what is it as Styron meant it? Compare and contrast the two meanings.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Styron's thoughts about human resiliency and social report and provide examples from the book. How important are each of these to an individual's recovery and survival?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Styron' s quote from his book, "A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted. You should live several lives while reading it." If this statement is indeed true, did Styron fulfill that quote? Explain why or why not. Do you agree with this quote? Give examples pinpointing the point from the book.
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