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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nietzsche, what has frustrated him about other physicians?
(a) Their disregard for his privacy.
(b) Their overpriced bills.
(c) Their dishonesty.
(d) Their lack of medical degrees.

2. In order to dispel Josef's skepticism about treating Friedrich, what does Lou give him?
(a) Photographs of Nietzsche in trouble.
(b) His medical files.
(c) Money.
(d) A letter to Nietzsche from Richard Wagner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Breuer view Freud in relation to himself?
(a) Breuer thinks Freud is more religious than he.
(b) Breuer believes that Freud has more charisma than he.
(c) Breuer emphasizes that Freud has more skill and devotion than he.
(d) Breuer describes Freud as himself ten or eleven years ago.

11. During their second meeting, what advice does Lou give Josef concerning treating Nietzsche?
(a) Not to discuss Elisabeth.
(b) Not to attempt hypnotism on him.
(c) To practice free association with him.
(d) To analyze his childhood.

12. What does Nietzsche do every time Breuer starts to discuss suicide?
(a) Changes the subject.
(b) Begins to cry.
(c) Walks to the door.
(d) Rubs his head.

13. Lou confides in Josef that she does not believe in what?
(a) Dieting.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Marriage.

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

15. Lou gives Josef a letter from Nietzsche; what does Nietzsche's letter to Lou reveal?
(a) Nietzsche's need to speak with Lou.
(b) Nietzsche's desire to hurt Paul.
(c) Nietzsche's great admiration for Lou.
(d) Nietzsche's fear of teaching his college courses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mathilde direct Josef to do when he arrives at her home?

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

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

4. What does Mathilde confide to Freud concerning her marriage?

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

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