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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Lolly when Jeanne Miranda meets her?

2. Ancient Greeks believed depression was caused by bile of what color?

3. What state is Joe Rogers in when he lives in a halfway house?

4. Who is the executive director of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania?

5. When did Freud publish Flying Papers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Solomon speaks about antidepressants in almost every chapter. What is his opinion of them? Why do you think he spends so much time writing about them?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the dilemma of social stigma and depression. How does society view depression and other mental disorders? What are some common misconceptions about the disorder? Why do you think people might be ashamed of their disorders?

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