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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. At the start of their second session, Nietzsche and Breuer agree to try to work __________________.
(a) Apart from each other.
(b) Silently with each other.
(c) Respectfully with each other.
(d) Amiably together.

2. When Nietzsche becomes lucid, how does he behave toward Breuer?
(a) Icy and reserved.
(b) Quiet and embarrassed.
(c) Thankful and weepy.
(d) Mad and shameful.

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

4. What does Breuer do for Nietzsche at the guest house?
(a) Gives him strong coffee.
(b) Covers him with ice packs.
(c) Gets his heart rate under control.
(d) Gives him pain pills.

5. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about brain disease?
(a) There is no evidence that he has a progressive brain disease.
(b) Little research is done on brain disease.
(c) His family history suggests brain disease.
(d) The chances are likely he will devlop brain disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their second session, what does Breuer confess about his feelings towards his professional and personal life?

2. In Nietzsche's letter to Peter Gast, what does he write about concerning his hospital stay?

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

4. Who is Herr Schlegel?

5. How does Nietzsche try to get Breuer to attack Bertha?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Breuer feel about his success in treating Nietzsche?

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

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

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

5. How does Breuer begin treating Nietzsche once Nietzsche won't go to treatment?

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

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

8. How does Nietzsche behave after he becomes lucid? Why?

9. How does Breuer feel as Nietzsche leaves his office?

10. How does Breuer behave in getting Nietzsche to agree to treatment?

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