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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nietzsche behave when discussing his illness, symptoms, and physical well being?
(a) Very open and with no reservations.
(b) Reserved and quiet.
(c) Grim and disheartened.
(d) Secretive and deceptive.

2. What does Mathilde direct Josef to do when he arrives at her home?
(a) Read to the children.
(b) Make dinner.
(c) Take out the compost pile.
(d) Lie down and rest.

3. According to Nietzsche's conversation with Breuer, where does he get many of his ideas?
(a) By Lou's side.
(b) On walks.
(c) In bed.
(d) At the library.

4. Why did Nietzsche have to resign as a professor?
(a) Illness.
(b) Lack of research.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Refusal to publish.

5. When Nietzsche arrives at Breuer's office for the first time, how does he appear?
(a) Organized and put-together.
(b) Messy and unkept.
(c) Pale, cold,and weak.
(d) Strong, firm, and decisive.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to dispel Josef's skepticism about treating Friedrich, what does Lou give him?

2. Where do Josef and Lou have their second meeting?

3. Lou confides in Josef that she does not believe in what?

4. During their second meeting, what picture does Lou show Josef?

5. What does Lou tell Josef about her friend Friedrich Nietzsche?

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