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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Nietzsche and Breuer's initial meeting, why does Breuer become upset about Bertha?
(a) He feels ravaged by his obsession with Bertha.
(b) He's worried about the bad news about Bertha.
(c) He thinks that Nietzsche will use the situation with Bertha against him.
(d) He wants Bertha to be happy with Nietzsche.

2. During their second meeting, what advice does Lou give Josef concerning treating Nietzsche?
(a) To analyze his childhood.
(b) Not to attempt hypnotism on him.
(c) To practice free association with him.
(d) Not to discuss Elisabeth.

3. Lou gives Josef many letters from Nietzsche which reveal _____________.
(a) His suicidal tendencies.
(b) His headaches.
(c) His childhood abuse.
(d) His terrible body images.

4. At what point is Freud in his medical studies in Chapter 3?
(a) He is an undergraduate.
(b) He has completed his medical studies.
(c) He is still in training.
(d) He is a second year medical school.

5. What does Mathilde direct Freud to do when he arrives at her home?
(a) Talk to the children.
(b) Take a hot bath.
(c) Eat cookies.
(d) Sleep in Josef's bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Josef's relationship with Bertha?

2. As Nietzsche starts to leave their first meeting, how does Breuer feel about their conversation?

3. Lou confides in Josef that she does not believe in what?

4. Lou gives Josef a letter from Nietzsche; what does Nietzsche's letter to Lou reveal?

5. Who comprises the "unholy Trinity"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What could Breuer's dream about Bertha mean?

2. How does Freud help in Nietzsche's diagnosis and treatment?

3. What contributes to Nietzsche being a difficult patient?

4. What does Nietzsche's exclamation "hope is the final evil" explain about him?

5. Why does Nietzsche allow Breuer to read his books?

6. What can readers infer about the effort of so many people working to get Nietzsche into treatment?

7. What expectations does Breuer have concerning Nietzsche?

8. Are Elisabeth's actions helping or hurting Nietzsche and why?

9. What drives Lou to seek treatment for Nietzsche?

10. Why would Lou take such an interest in helping Nietzsche?

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