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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since Breuer feels confident during the first consultation, he prepares to _______________.
(a) Ask Nietzsche about Lou Salome.
(b) Prepare Nietzsche for his vaccines.
(c) Give Nietzsche his first shock therapy.
(d) Begin the portion of the consultation dealing with medical history.

2. When Nietzsche first arrives at Breuer's office, what do the two men discuss first?
(a) Nietzsche's previous treatments and physicians.
(b) Nietzsche's love life.
(c) Breuer's friendship with Freud.
(d) Breuer's credentials and publications.

3. Lou gives Josef many letters from Nietzsche which reveal _____________.
(a) His terrible body images.
(b) His suicidal tendencies.
(c) His headaches.
(d) His childhood abuse.

4. When Breuer reads Nietzsche's books, what does he find in the margins?
(a) Recipes.
(b) Scribbles.
(c) Annotations.
(d) Doodles.

5. What do Freud and Breuer discuss after Breuer spends some time reading Nietzsche's books?
(a) Nietzsche's education.
(b) Nietzsche's previous physicians.
(c) Nietzsche's love life.
(d) Nietzsche's health.

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

7. Where has Nietzsche previously had a professorship?
(a) Basel.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Pennsylvania.

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

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

10. On his way home after his first office visit with Lou Salome, whom does Breuer see walking in the rain?
(a) Mathilde.
(b) Nietzsche.
(c) Eva.
(d) Sigmund Freud.

11. Why can Josef not meet with Lou the next morning after their first meeting?
(a) Because of teaching duties.
(b) Because of his children.
(c) Because of his hospital rounds.
(d) Because of his wife.

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

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

14. Where does Lou want Josef to meet her for their first encounter?
(a) A cafe.
(b) A bar.
(c) A hotel.
(d) The newspaper office.

15. What does Lou think about the reality of Nietzsche seeking help on his own after as she meets with Josef for the first time?
(a) Slightly.
(b) Possible.
(c) Probable.
(d) Unlikely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nietzsche not know about his books and Breuer?

2. A week after Lou meets Breuer at his office, she sends him a note that states what?

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

4. What does Breuer believe is a physician's duty toward a patient?

5. According to Lou, who has been the major cause of Nietzsche's recent bout with despair?

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