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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lou, who has been the major cause of Nietzsche's recent bout with despair?
(a) His editor.
(b) Elisabeth.
(c) Lou.
(d) Paul Ree.

2. Why does Josef break off his conversation with Lou during their first meeting?
(a) Josef was ill.
(b) Josef needs to go home to his wife.
(c) Josef was bored with Lou.
(d) Josef had to see a patient.

3. What does Breuer normally do later on Friday evenings?
(a) Puts wood in the fireplace.
(b) Cleans the kitchen.
(c) Retires to his study.
(d) Sips brandy in bed.

4. Nietzsche tells Breuer he spends most of his time ___________.
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Crying.
(d) Sleeping.

5. How does Breuer try to get Nietzsche to agree to his desired course of treatment?
(a) Breuer quotes Lou in his arguments.
(b) Breuer insults Nietzsche's former doctors.
(c) Breuer applies argument after argument.
(d) Breuer uses Nietzsche's books to support his ideas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Nietzsche plan to go after refusing treatment in the consultation?

3. Nietzsche tells Breuer he normally lives ________________.

4. After Nietzsche and Breuer's initial meeting, why does Breuer become upset about Bertha?

5. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Nietzsche prepare to do?

(see the answer key)

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