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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mathilde confide to Freud concerning her marriage?
(a) She fears Josef is dating again.
(b) Josef doesn't talk to her anymore.
(c) She is having an affair.
(d) She has spoken to a divorce attorney.

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

3. According to Nietzsche, what has frustrated him about other physicians?
(a) Their dishonesty.
(b) Their lack of medical degrees.
(c) Their disregard for his privacy.
(d) Their overpriced bills.

4. What do Breuer and Nietzsche later discuss during their first meeting?
(a) Politics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Economics.
(d) History.

5. Nietzsche tells Breuer that if he hadn't resigned as a professor, he is convinced what would have happened?
(a) He would have travelled and been happy.
(b) He would have settled down with a wife.
(c) He would have been driven away by those who didn't trust him.
(d) He would have been arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Breuer view Freud in relation to himself?

2. According to Nietzsche's conversation with Breuer, where does he get many of his ideas?

3. How does Josef feel concerning Freud's role in his marriage?

4. How does Breuer view his examination of Nietzsche during their first meeting?

5. What odd suggestion does Lou give to Josef concerning Nietzsche's treatment before she leaves their second meeting?

(see the answer key)

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