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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Nietzsche and Breuer's initial meeting, why does Breuer become upset about Bertha?
(a) He's worried about the bad news about Bertha.
(b) He feels ravaged by his obsession with Bertha.
(c) He thinks that Nietzsche will use the situation with Bertha against him.
(d) He wants Bertha to be happy with Nietzsche.

2. What does Breuer think of Nietzsche's philosophies?
(a) Strange and arresting.
(b) Insightful, yet cruel.
(c) Shallow and mean.
(d) Narrow and biased.

3. When Nietzsche arrives at Breuer's office for the first time, how does he appear?
(a) Messy and unkept.
(b) Strong, firm, and decisive.
(c) Organized and put-together.
(d) Pale, cold,and weak.

4. When will Lou and Josef meet again after their first meeting?
(a) Never.
(b) In a month.
(c) In a week.
(d) On Tuesday.

5. Lou gives Josef many letters from Nietzsche which reveal _____________.
(a) His childhood abuse.
(b) His suicidal tendencies.
(c) His terrible body images.
(d) His headaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Nietzsche asks his three questions, what do Nietzsche and Breuer debate?

2. What does Breuer believe physicians should offer to patients?

3. After Breuer's first office visit with Lou Salome, whom does he travel to visit?

4. How does Breuer view his examination of Nietzsche during their first meeting?

5. What does Nietzsche believe is a physician's duty toward a patient?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Nietzsche's personal copies of his books provide for Breuer?

2. What contributes to Nietzsche being a difficult patient?

3. Describe Freud's relationship with Josef.

4. Why would Freud and Josef use fake names when talking about people?

5. What can readers infer about the effort of so many people working to get Nietzsche into treatment?

6. Why would Lou take such an interest in helping Nietzsche?

7. What is Freud's relationship with Josef's family?

8. Why might Lou include information about Elisabeth to Dr. Breuer?

9. What drives Lou to seek treatment for Nietzsche?

10. How does Breuer's relationship with Bertha immediately bring a conflict to the story?

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