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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the start of their second session, how does Breuer think the sessions should proceed?
(a) As a question and answer section.
(b) As a sort of confession.
(c) As a debate.
(d) As a lecture.

2. Why does Breuer plan only to treat Nietzsche's body?
(a) He is only concerned with his body.
(b) He believes his only true ailments are physical.
(c) He doesn't have the background or knowledge to treat his mind.
(d) He knows Nietzsche will only allow him to treat his body.

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

4. What does Nietzsche want to do for Breuer during their sessions?
(a) To grant him forgiveness.
(b) To clear his mind from cheating.
(c) To stop his gambling.
(d) To elevate Breuer's thoughts and perspective.

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

6. The morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth, what do Josef and Mathilde argue about?
(a) How much money Josef spends on himself.
(b) When Josef gets home from work.
(c) How much time Josef spends with his patients.
(d) Why Josef won't move offices.

7. What is Nietzsche's first reaction to Breuer's proposed plan?
(a) He laughs at the plan.
(b) He thinks he should ask Lou about the plan.
(c) He is very opposed to the plan.
(d) He is eager to begin the plan.

8. What does Breuer try to slip into the discussion during Nietzsche's first session with him?
(a) Lou Salome.
(b) Nietzsche's philosophical beliefs.
(c) Nietzsche's mother's death.
(d) Nietzsche's suicide attempts.

9. What do Max and Breuer do together on Friday nights?
(a) Watch movies.
(b) Debate politics.
(c) Play chess.
(d) Read the paper.

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

11. After the second session, what does Lou give Breuer?
(a) Money.
(b) More of Nietzsche's books.
(c) Food.
(d) Letters from Nietzsche.

12. What kind of doctor is Max?
(a) Surgeon.
(b) Urologist.
(c) Orthopedist.
(d) Neuroglogist.

13. As Nietzsche and Breuer walk through the cemetery, they start to think the Bertha-obsession is rooted in___________.
(a) Breuer's sister.
(b) A lack of love.
(c) Avoiding fears.
(d) Eva.

14. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Nietzsche prepare to do?
(a) Visit his editor.
(b) Teach a class.
(c) Leave Breuer's office.
(d) Go to the store.

15. What does Josef think Mathilde is really accusing him of on the morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth?
(a) Gambling too much.
(b) Talking to Freud when he should talk to her.
(c) Keeping secrets.
(d) Being with Bertha.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the middle of the night following Breuer's conversation with Max, who pounds on Breuer's door?

2. What is Nietzsche's second corrective behavior technique every time Breuer thinks of Bertha?

3. What does Max suggest Breuer do with Nietzsche?

4. At the start of their second session, what subject does Nietzsche want to avoid with Breuer?

5. What plan does Breuer propose to Nietzsche on the Monday morning following Nietzsche's illness?

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