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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nietzsche's first corrective behavior technique every time Breuer thinks of Bertha?
(a) Breuer is to say a prayer when he thinks of Bertha.
(b) Breuer is to snap a rubber band on his wrist when he thinks of Bertha.
(c) Breuer is to tell Mathilde his thoughts when he thinks of Bertha.
(d) Breuer is to give money to charity when he thinks of Bertha.

2. On the Monday morning following his illness, when does Nietzsche plan to see Breuer again?
(a) In a month.
(b) When he is ill again.
(c) Never.
(d) Later that night.

3. What does Breuer tell Nietzsche about his health after his attack?
(a) Bringing stress into his life will be deadly.
(b) Recovering completely is impossible now.
(c) Traveling so soon after is very dangerous.
(d) Getting migraines will be more common now.

4. What does Nietzsche do in Breuer's office on the Monday morning following his illness?
(a) Encourages Breuer to forget Bertha.
(b) Starts a fist fight with his doctor.
(c) Settles his account.
(d) Demands payment for his books.

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

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

7. How did Mathilde meddle in Breuer's professional life several months ago?
(a) She interrupted his counseling sessions.
(b) She insisted he fire Eva Berger.
(c) She made him change office buildings.
(d) She attended his staff meetings when Eva was present.

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

9. What does Breuer normally do later on Friday evenings?
(a) Puts wood in the fireplace.
(b) Cleans the kitchen.
(c) Sips brandy in bed.
(d) Retires to his study.

10. The session after Lou storms out, what does Breuer share with Nietzsche to begin the session?
(a) His money problems.
(b) A patient file.
(c) His distrust in Mathilde.
(d) A dream he had.

11. 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.

12. According to Nietzsche, at whose expense is Breuer helping him?
(a) Breuer.
(b) Mathilde.
(c) Nietzsche.
(d) His children.

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

14. What does Nietzsche plan to do when he returns to Breuer's office in two hours?
(a) Pay his bill and collect his books.
(b) Pick up the prescription.
(c) Keep questioning Breuer's motives.
(d) Take his medical files.

15. How does Nietzsche try to get Breuer to attack Bertha?
(a) Nietzsche gives Bertha's marriage license to Breuer.
(b) Nietzsche shows Breuer distasteful pictures of Bertha.
(c) Nietzsche hurls insults at Bertha.
(d) Nietzsche gossips about Bertha.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Breuer try to get Nietzsche to agree to his desired course of treatment?

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

3. How does Breuer feel about Mathilde's meddling in his professional life a few months ago?

4. As Nietzsche and Breuer walk through the cemetery, they start to think the Bertha-obsession is rooted in___________.

5. As Nietzsche and Breuer walk through the cemetery, they start to doubt that the Bertha-obsession is rooted in ____________.

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