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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 (pp. 8-17).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which mental ailment does Freud give as an example to illustrate his techniques for dream analysis?
(a) Morbid dread.
(b) Hysteria.
(c) Paranoia.
(d) Melancholia.

2. What was painted on the antique shawl Freud gave to one of his friends?
(a) Trees.
(b) Cats.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Flowers.

3. In Freud's estimation, the dream about Mrs. E.L. is used as an example because it has the advantage of _____.
(a) Brevity.
(b) Detail.
(c) Action.
(d) Continuity.

4. How does Freud say that dreams were regarded by pre-scientific people upon wakening in terms of manifestation of higher powers?
(a) As instructional for the future.
(b) As worthless.
(c) As friendly or hostile.
(d) As informative.

5. The dream of Freud's own about Mrs. E.L. appears confusing and meaningless to Freud's _____.
(a) Memory.
(b) Taste.
(c) Decision-making process.
(d) Morality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is served in Freud's dream of Mrs. E.L.?

2. Which medical writer does Freud quote when he speaks of the medical views of his time on the nature of dreams?

3. What is the name of the new investigative tool that Freud uses to interpret dreams?

4. Freud says that many philosophers maintain that dreams have their origin in _____.

5. What does Mrs. E.L. comment on in Freud's dream?

(see the answer key)

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