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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of physicians has Nietzsche previously seen?
(a) Family doctors who are not mental health experts.
(b) Reclusive and expensive physicians.
(c) Cheap and underqualified physicians.
(d) Many well-known physicians.

3. What does Breuer believe is a physician's duty toward a patient?
(a) To offer hope.
(b) To give information they can handle.
(c) To try new treatments on them.
(d) To present all the information to them.

4. During their second meeting, what picture does Lou show Josef?
(a) Lou in a mock wedding with Nietzsche.
(b) Paul and Lou holding children.
(c) Paul and Nietzsche standing and Lou in a cart holding a whip.
(d) Paul, Lou, and Nietzsche after their college graduation.

5. When will Lou and Josef meet again after their first meeting?
(a) In a month.
(b) Never.
(c) In a week.
(d) On Tuesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Nietzsche starts to leave their first meeting, how does Breuer feel about their conversation?

2. How does Breuer react to Nietzsche's three questions?

3. How will Nietzsche get copies of his books to Breuer?

4. What do Nietzsche's three questions all concern?

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

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