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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their first session, how does Nietzsche behave as he talks to Breuer?
(a) He takes copious notes.
(b) He rolls his eyes.
(c) He sits intently.
(d) He dozes.

2. 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 far from ready.
(d) Nietzsche is nervous.

3. On his way home, Breuer meets Freud at the pastry shop and explains what situation to Freud?
(a) Why he is leaving his job.
(b) What Mathilde's latest antics are.
(c) When he is going to visit Bertha.
(d) How he and Nietzsche will be treating each other.

4. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer reveal as the best course of treatment?
(a) Hospitalization.
(b) Diet and exercise program.
(c) Physical therapy.
(d) Exercise program.

5. Breuer believes that both he and Nietzsche are suffering from _____________.
(a) Too much research.
(b) Migraines.
(c) A lack of friends.
(d) An obsession.

6. What does Breuer do for Nietzsche at the guest house?
(a) Gets his heart rate under control.
(b) Gives him strong coffee.
(c) Covers him with ice packs.
(d) Gives him pain pills.

7. At the pastry shop, how does Freud react to Breuer's feelings concerning Bertha?
(a) Freud is intrigued.
(b) Freud mocks Breuer.
(c) Freud is fascinated.
(d) Freud ignores Bruer.

8. What is Nietzsche's last argument against the suggested course of treatment?
(a) He cannot afford it.
(b) He will not have his books with him.
(c) He is scared.
(d) He has a deadline.

9. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about brain disease?
(a) There is no evidence that he has a progressive brain disease.
(b) His family history suggests brain disease.
(c) Little research is done on brain disease.
(d) The chances are likely he will devlop brain disease.

10. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about his migraines?
(a) Mental problems lead to migraines.
(b) His migraines should become less severe as he ages.
(c) He can prescribe medicine for migraines.
(d) All writers get them.

11. Why is Breuer agitated the Friday night after Nietzsche leaves him?
(a) Breuer did not get what he wanted.
(b) Nietzsche won't pay him money.
(c) Nietzsche hurt his feelings.
(d) Breuer wasted time on Nietzsche.

12. How does Nietzsche behave toward Breuer as Breuer gets his heart under control?
(a) Reserved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Irritated.

13. After Lou storms out and the session continues, how do both men feel?
(a) Content.
(b) Angry.
(c) Tired.
(d) Happy.

14. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Breuer ask him?
(a) If he can do bloodwork soon.
(b) If he is ready to sign paperwork.
(c) If he can begin taking diet pills.
(d) If he is ready to be admitted to the hospital.

15. What does Max tell Breuer about his personal life?
(a) HIs gambling problems.
(b) His secret apartment.
(c) His affairs with prostitutes.
(d) His drinking problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nietzsche's notes, how does he feel about his and Breuer's discussion during the second session?

2. What does the person who pounds on Breuer's door tell him?

3. When Breuer sees Nietzsche after his attack, how does Breuer believe he feels about helping Nietzsche?

4. According to Nietzsche, at whose expense is Breuer helping him?

5. On the Monday morning following his illness, when does Nietzsche plan to see Breuer again?

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