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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12, 13, and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Nietzsche give Breuer for not reading?
(a) His dislike for literature.
(b) His lack of time.
(c) His arguments with authors.
(d) His failing eyesight.

2. How does Breuer view his examination of Nietzsche during their first meeting?
(a) As being very thorough.
(b) As being thoughtful.
(c) As being uncaring.
(d) As being untruthful.

3. What is Nietzsche's first reaction to Breuer's proposed plan?
(a) He is eager to begin the plan.
(b) He laughs at the plan.
(c) He is very opposed to the plan.
(d) He thinks he should ask Lou about the plan.

4. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, how does Nietzsche respond to Breuer's request?
(a) Nietzsche is reserved, but knows he must start.
(b) Nietzsche is ready.
(c) Nietzsche is nervous.
(d) Nietzsche is far from ready.

5. Why did Nietzsche have to resign as a professor?
(a) Refusal to publish.
(b) Illness.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Lack of research.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At what point is Freud in his medical studies in Chapter 3?

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

4. How does Lou describe Elisabeth to Josef?

5. What does Breuer normally do later on Friday evenings?

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