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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. What is Nietzsche's last argument against the suggested course of treatment?
(a) He will not have his books with him.
(b) He has a deadline.
(c) He is scared.
(d) He cannot afford it.

2. How does Breuer feel about the consultation with Nietzsche when Nietzsche refuses treatment?
(a) It slipped through his hands.
(b) It was moving positively.
(c) He had control of it.
(d) It was aggravating.

3. During their second session, what does Breuer confess about his feelings towards his professional and personal life?
(a) His life is at a dead end.
(b) He does not make enough money.
(c) He will never reach his goals.
(d) He disagrees with his past actions.

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

5. What does the person who pounds on Breuer's door tell him?
(a) Breuer has an ill patient whom he needs to see.
(b) Breuer has a wounded pet outside.
(c) Breuer owes a man money.
(d) Breuer needs to leave Bertha alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Josef think Mathilde is really accusing him of on the morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth?

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

3. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Breuer ask Nietzsche about his treatment?

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

5. According to Nietzsche, at whose expense is Breuer helping him?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Breuer completes Nietzsche's second session, Lou Salome visits Breuer's office. Why does she storm out after Breuer talks to her?

2. What is ironic about Breuer helping Nietzsche during his illness?

3. How is Breuer the evening after Nietzsche leaves his office without treatment?

4. What makes Breuer even more desperate to help Nietzsche after he saves his life?

5. Why has Breuer decided on a new plan to propose to Nietzsche?

6. Why might Nietzsche's migraines have subsided now that he is in the hospital?

7. How does Nietzsche feel about Breuer as they continue to discuss treatment options?

8. Why does Nietzsche agree to Breuer's new treatment plan?

9. According to Nietzsche, what does "dying at the right time" mean?

10. What prevents Breuer from getting Nietzsche to agree to treatment?

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