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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Breuer tells Nietzsche during their second session, why is Breuer unhappy in his marriage?
(a) The marriage was not his choice.
(b) Mathilde is cruel to him.
(c) They are in debt.
(d) He married too young.

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

4. What is Breuer's mother's name?
(a) Eva.
(b) Bertha.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Mathilde.

5. According to Nietzsche's notes, how does he feel about his and Breuer's discussion during the second session?
(a) It is productive.
(b) It is hurtful.
(c) It is a decent start.
(d) It is a lie.

6. Where does Nietzsche plan to go after refusing treatment in the consultation?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) Basel.
(c) His office.
(d) His boyhood home.

7. In Nietzsche's letter to Peter Gast, what does he write about concerning his hospital stay?
(a) He is excited about it.
(b) He knows he needs medicine.
(c) He doesn't trust Breuer.
(d) He dreads doing it.

8. The morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth, what does Mathilde express as a concern with Josef's professional life?
(a) She thinks he needs to continue his education.
(b) She worries he spends too much time with Nietzsche.
(c) She thinks he rents too many hospital rooms.
(d) She worries he belongs to wrong organizations.

9. What does Breuer think he is missing in his life that leads him to obsess over Bertha?
(a) A look from his wife.
(b) His children's adoration.
(c) Trust.
(d) Love.

10. How does Max characterize Breuer's behavior in class?
(a) Breuer failed most tests.
(b) Breuer challenged the professors.
(c) Breuer argued with classmates.
(d) Breuer dutifully took notes.

11. What plan does Breuer propose to Nietzsche on the Monday morning following Nietzsche's illness?
(a) For the men to part ways.
(b) For the men to treat each other.
(c) For both men to undergo the same treatment.
(d) For Nietzsche to record his events for his next book.

12. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Breuer ask Nietzsche about his treatment?
(a) Why can't he follow simple directions to get better?
(b) Why did he come for treatment if he is not willing to listen to the physician's advice?
(c) How does he expect to get better if he won't take the medicine a doctor tries to give him?
(d) Does he really want to get better?

13. What does Nietzsche believe about Breuer's motivation to help him?
(a) Breuer only wants fame from treating Nietzsche.
(b) There is something dishonest about Breuer's motivation.
(c) Breuer only wants Nietzsche's money.
(d) There is too much excitement from Breuer.

14. What does Max accuse Breuer of doing to Nietzsche?
(a) Trying to write a book about him.
(b) Trying to punch holes in his philosophy.
(c) Trying to help Lou, not Nietzsche.
(d) Trying to make money off his case.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, how does Nietzsche respond to Breuer's request?

3. How does Dr. Breuer want Nietzsche to treat him while Nietzsche is hospitalized?

4. What kind of doctor is Max?

5. Breuer believes that both he and Nietzsche are suffering from _____________.

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