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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Nietzsche plan to go after refusing treatment in the consultation?
(a) Basel.
(b) His boyhood home.
(c) The cemetery.
(d) His office.

2. What does Nietzsche do every time Breuer starts to discuss suicide?
(a) Begins to cry.
(b) Changes the subject.
(c) Rubs his head.
(d) Walks to the door.

3. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Breuer ask him?
(a) If he is ready to be admitted to the hospital.
(b) If he can begin taking diet pills.
(c) If he can do bloodwork soon.
(d) If he is ready to sign paperwork.

4. During the discussion about Breuer's interest in Nietzsche's case, what does Breuer fail at trying to do?
(a) Calm Nietzsche.
(b) Settle himself down.
(c) Take notes.
(d) Drink water.

5. What is Breuer surprised about concerning Nietzsche's illness?
(a) He is surprised by the physical aspects of it.
(b) He is surprised by the complexity of Nietzsche's illness.
(c) He is surprised Nietzsche takes so many medicines.
(d) He is surprised another doctor hasn't made the simple diagnosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lou, what will Dr. Overbeck do to help with Nietzsche?

2. Lou gives Josef many letters from Nietzsche which reveal _____________.

3. According to Nietzsche, why has he agreed to meet with Breuer?

4. How does Breuer describe Nietzsche the first time he sees him which he did not expect?

5. How does Lou describe Elisabeth to Josef?

(see the answer key)

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