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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lou gives Josef many letters from Nietzsche which reveal _____________.
(a) His headaches.
(b) His terrible body images.
(c) His childhood abuse.
(d) His suicidal tendencies.

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

3. What is Freud busy doing instead of writing and researching?
(a) Reading and learning.
(b) Sleeping and lounging.
(c) Dancing and partying.
(d) Working a second job.

4. How does Josef feel concerning Freud's role in his marriage?
(a) Josef is jealous of Freud's counseling abilities.
(b) Josef feels bad that Freud is the confidant.
(c) Josef thinks Freud gives poor advice.
(d) Josef worries Mathilde is falling in love with Freud.

5. How does Lou describe Elisabeth to Josef?
(a) Ignorant, uneducated, and clumsy.
(b) Bland, ordinary, and simple.
(c) Fun, out of control, and silly.
(d) Anti-Semantic, mean-spirited, and divisive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Lou the first time Josef meets her?

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

3. What does Mathilde direct Josef to do when he arrives at her home?

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

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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