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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. How does Breuer describe Nietzsche the first time he sees him which he did not expect?
(a) As being thin and sickly.
(b) As being strong and muscular.
(c) As being gruff.
(d) As having a soft voice.

2. What does Lou think about the reality of Nietzsche seeking help on his own after as she meets with Josef for the first time?
(a) Slightly.
(b) Unlikely.
(c) Possible.
(d) Probable.

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

4. How does Lou describe Elisabeth to Josef?
(a) Anti-Semantic, mean-spirited, and divisive.
(b) Bland, ordinary, and simple.
(c) Ignorant, uneducated, and clumsy.
(d) Fun, out of control, and silly.

5. During their second meeting, what advice does Lou give Josef concerning treating Nietzsche?
(a) Not to discuss Elisabeth.
(b) To analyze his childhood.
(c) Not to attempt hypnotism on him.
(d) To practice free association with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mathilde direct Freud to do when he arrives at her home?

2. On his way home after his first office visit with Lou Salome, whom does Breuer see walking in the rain?

3. What do Freud and Breuer discuss after Breuer spends some time reading Nietzsche's books?

4. Since Breuer feels confident during the first consultation, he prepares to _______________.

5. What does Nietzsche not know about his books and Breuer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lou treat Josef in his office?

2. How does Nietzsche's resignation at Basel indirectly characterize him?

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

4. Describe Freud's relationship with Josef.

5. Why would Nietzsche be so open about his physical ailments but so reserved about his mental ones?

6. What preconceived idea does Breuer have about Nietzsche that is incorrect?

7. What is foreshadowed by Josef's admittance that he had an affair with a patient?

8. Why does Nietzsche allow Breuer to read his books?

9. How does Breuer's patient list characterize him?

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

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