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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. A civil war in what country resulted in 20 percent of the population dying?

2. The choice of what antidepressant to use is based on what factor?

3. What are the most popular type of antidepressants?

4. What is Prudent's race?

5. When taking antidepressants, how long does it take to see noticeable results?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Solomon attempt to end his life?

2. What does Thomas Crowe believe about schizophrenia?

3. What is the relationship between lack of money and depression?

4. What is the focus on the subject of mental illness in the House of Representatives?

5. Why are the elderly often under treated for depression?

6. Describe the four groups of suicides.

7. How might television play a role in depression?

8. At the end of Politics, what does Solomon implore his readers to do?

9. How do life changes affect depression?

10. How is seasonal affective disorder (SAD) treated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the correlation between the severity of one's depression and the likelihood that they will commit suicide. What are factors that can be attributed to the likelihood of suicide?

Essay Topic 2

What is Maggie's role in the book? How does Solomon use her as an example? What might he admire about her? Why is her religious faith important?

Essay Topic 3

How are depressives seen throughout history? Choose three time periods that Solomon mentions and describes how depressives were treated and viewed. When did society begin to see depressives as normal?

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