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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what point is Freud in his medical studies in Chapter 3?
(a) He has completed his medical studies.
(b) He is a second year medical school.
(c) He is still in training.
(d) He is an undergraduate.

2. Who is Frau Becker?
(a) Freud's roommate.
(b) Breuer's nurse.
(c) Breuer's understudy.
(d) Mathilde's sister.

3. How does Josef feel concerning Freud's role in his marriage?
(a) Josef worries Mathilde is falling in love with Freud.
(b) Josef feels bad that Freud is the confidant.
(c) Josef is jealous of Freud's counseling abilities.
(d) Josef thinks Freud gives poor advice.

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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 fear of teaching his college courses.
(d) Nietzsche's great admiration for Lou.

10. 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 meet daily with Josef.
(d) Nietzsche should not know he is in treatment.

11. After reading Nietzsche's books for the first time, when does he next see Freud?
(a) The next day for breakfast.
(b) A month later at a conference.
(c) A few days later for a consultation.
(d) In the evening for dinner.

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

13. What best describes Lou the first time Josef meets her?
(a) Pretty, kind, and quiet.
(b) Beautiful, confident, and strking.
(c) Scary, mean, and devisive.
(d) Frumpy, cold, and weird.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When will Lou and Josef meet again after their first meeting?

2. What do Freud and Breuer discuss after Breuer spends some time reading Nietzsche's books?

3. According to Nietzsche's conversation with Breuer, where does he get many of his ideas?

4. How often does Nietzsche tell Breuer he is sick during their first meeting?

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

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