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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Nietzsche asks his three questions, what do Nietzsche and Breuer debate?
(a) The kind of information that can be released to the patient's family.
(b) Which treatment forms are ethical.
(c) The physician's responsibility of truthfulness with their patients.
(d) The relationship between a doctor and the patient.

2. What method does Freud tell Breuer to use for persuading Nietzsche to pursue treatment?
(a) Use the legal system.
(b) Use threats.
(c) Use Nietzsche's own words.
(d) Use reverse psychology.

3. When Nietzsche arrives at Breuer's office for the first time, how does he appear?
(a) Pale, cold,and weak.
(b) Messy and unkept.
(c) Organized and put-together.
(d) Strong, firm, and decisive.

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

5. After Breuer's first office visit with Lou Salome, whom does he travel to visit?
(a) Seven patients.
(b) Bertha.
(c) Nietzsche.
(d) Eva.

6. What does Nietzsche believe is "the final evil"?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Women.
(c) Hope.
(d) Trust.

7. Nietzsche tells Breuer that his home is ______________.
(a) A hospital room.
(b) A bungalow.
(c) A shanty.
(d) A steamer trunk.

8. How will Nietzsche get copies of his books to Breuer?
(a) He will buy some from the local bookstore.
(b) He will mail him original copies.
(c) His editor will mail them to Breuer.
(d) He will bring his own personal copies to Breuer.

9. What does Mathilde direct Josef to do when he arrives at her home?
(a) Read to the children.
(b) Lie down and rest.
(c) Make dinner.
(d) Take out the compost pile.

10. What type of study does Freud prefer?
(a) Obstestrics.
(b) Research.
(c) Podiatry.
(d) Family practice.

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

12. What odd suggestion does Lou give to Josef concerning Nietzsche's treatment before she leaves their second meeting?
(a) Nietzsche should believe Lou disappeared.
(b) Nietzsche should begin working a new job.
(c) Nietzsche should not know he is in treatment.
(d) Nietzsche should meet daily with Josef.

13. What does Breuer receive as he enters his office the day after his first meeting with Nietzsche?
(a) Copies of his books.
(b) His past medical files.
(c) Money.
(d) A postcard.

14. How does Breuer describe Nietzsche the first time he sees him which he did not expect?
(a) As being gruff.
(b) As being strong and muscular.
(c) As being thin and sickly.
(d) As having a soft voice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lou's relationship with Nietzsche and Paul Ree begin?

2. Since Breuer feels confident during the first consultation, he prepares to _______________.

3. What topics do Nietzsche's philosophies cover?

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

5. What does Mathilde direct Freud to do when he arrives at her home?

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