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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Herr Schlegel not want Nietzsche to die in the guest house?
(a) It would force him to deal with the police.
(b) It would be bad for business.
(c) It would cost him money.
(d) It would hurt his emotional health.

3. What does Nietzsche accuse Breuer of being after Nietzsche refuses the treatment plan Breuer designed for him?
(a) He is prideful and arrogant.
(b) He is cruel and unkind.
(c) He is wrong and stubborn.
(d) He is unknowledgeable and pushy.

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

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 a lie.
(c) It is hurtful.
(d) It is a decent start.

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

7. Who is buried in the cemetery Nietzsche and Breuer walk around?
(a) Breuer's first wife.
(b) Both of the men's grandmothers.
(c) Nietzsche's parents.
(d) Breuer's mother, father, and brother.

8. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about blindness?
(a) Research shows migraines contribute to blindness.
(b) Surgery prevents blindness.
(c) Migraines do not lead to blindness.
(d) It is genetic.

9. With whom does Breuer do his Friday ritual?
(a) Freud.
(b) Betty Sue.
(c) His sons.
(d) Max.

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

11. In Nietzsche's letter to Peter Gast, how does he write about Lou Salome?
(a) In a disparaging way.
(b) In an apathetic manner.
(c) In a loving manner.
(d) In a sorrowful way.

12. 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 is ready to be admitted to the hospital.
(c) If he can do bloodwork soon.
(d) If he is ready to sign paperwork.

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nietzsche want to do for Breuer during their sessions?

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

3. What does Max suggest Breuer do with Nietzsche?

4. After he is better, where does Nietzsche want to go?

5. The morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth, what does Mathilde express as a concern with Josef's professional life?

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