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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. Breuer believes that both he and Nietzsche are suffering from _____________.

2. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Nietzsche prepare to do?

3. What does Max suggest Breuer do with Nietzsche?

4. In Nietzsche's letter to Peter Gast, how does he write about Lou Salome?

5. Why did Mathilde dislike Eva?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Breuer's motive in sharing his dream with Nietzsche?

2. What happens during the first session between Nietzsche and Breuer?

3. How does Breuer feel as Nietzsche leaves his office?

4. How does Nietzsche feel about Breuer as they continue to discuss treatment options?

5. According to Nietzsche, what does "dying at the right time" mean?

6. Why might Nietzsche's migraines have subsided now that he is in the hospital?

7. Why has Breuer decided on a new plan to propose to Nietzsche?

8. Why does Nietzsche agree to Breuer's new treatment plan?

9. What is Breuer's attitude about Max's advice?

10. Why would Breuer begin the consultations with the same approach that he has previously used?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall theme of this novel? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Max, a seemingly small character, helps Breuer. What role does Max play in Breuer's life?

Essay Topic 3

How does Breuer's relationship with Max change throughout the story?

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