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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12, 13, and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mathilde dislike Eva?
(a) Eva was beautiful and kind.
(b) Josef and Eva had an unusually close relationship.
(c) Eva had lots of money.
(d) Eva stole Mathilde's old boyfriend.

2. What does Josef think Mathilde is really accusing him of on the morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth?
(a) Keeping secrets.
(b) Being with Bertha.
(c) Talking to Freud when he should talk to her.
(d) Gambling too much.

3. During their first session, how does Nietzsche behave as he talks to Breuer?
(a) He rolls his eyes.
(b) He takes copious notes.
(c) He dozes.
(d) He sits intently.

4. What is Nietzsche's last argument against the suggested course of treatment?
(a) He will not have his books with him.
(b) He cannot afford it.
(c) He is scared.
(d) He has a deadline.

5. On his way home, Breuer meets Freud at the pastry shop and explains what situation to Freud?
(a) Why he is leaving his job.
(b) When he is going to visit Bertha.
(c) What Mathilde's latest antics are.
(d) How he and Nietzsche will be treating each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nietzsche tells Breuer that if he hadn't resigned as a professor, he is convinced what would have happened?

2. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer reveal as the best course of treatment?

3. What kind of "voice" does Breuer think Nietzsche's books have?

4. What do Breuer and Nietzsche later discuss during their first meeting?

5. Why does Breuer plan only to treat Nietzsche's body?

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