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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of "voice" does Breuer think Nietzsche's books have?
(a) Nice but firm.
(b) Confusing and misleading.
(c) Anything but soft.
(d) Calm and soothing.

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

3. What odd suggestion does Lou give to Josef concerning Nietzsche's treatment before she leaves their second meeting?
(a) Nietzsche should begin working a new job.
(b) Nietzsche should believe Lou disappeared.
(c) Nietzsche should not know he is in treatment.
(d) Nietzsche should meet daily with Josef.

4. Where has Nietzsche previously had a professorship?
(a) Basel.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Pennsylvania.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Breuer and Nietzsche talk during their first meeting?

2. What do Freud and Breuer discuss after Breuer spends some time reading Nietzsche's books?

3. When Breuer reads Nietzsche's books, what does he do with them?

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

5. According to Lou, who has been the major cause of Nietzsche's recent bout with despair?

(see the answer key)

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