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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Nietzsche and Breuer's initial meeting, what kind of night does Breuer have at home?
(a) He can't sleep.
(b) He sleeps soundly.
(c) He has a nightmare.
(d) He fights with his wife.

2. How often does Nietzsche tell Breuer he is sick during their first meeting?
(a) Less and less as he ages.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Almost all the time.
(d) Never.

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

4. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Nietzsche prepare to do?
(a) Leave Breuer's office.
(b) Teach a class.
(c) Visit his editor.
(d) Go to the store.

5. What does Lou tell Josef about her friend Friedrich Nietzsche?
(a) Nietzsche is full of promise and influence.
(b) Nietzsche has editors stealing from him.
(c) Nietzsche needs help for his writing.
(d) Nietzsche is past his prime.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Breuer and Nietzsche talk during their first meeting?

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

3. Lou gives Josef many letters from Nietzsche which reveal _____________.

4. What does Nietzsche believe is "the final evil"?

5. How did Mathilde meddle in Breuer's professional life several months ago?

(see the answer key)

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