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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 did Mathilde meddle in Breuer's professional life several months ago?
(a) She interrupted his counseling sessions.
(b) She made him change office buildings.
(c) She insisted he fire Eva Berger.
(d) She attended his staff meetings when Eva was present.

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

3. What does Nietzsche plan to do when he returns to Breuer's office in two hours?
(a) Take his medical files.
(b) Keep questioning Breuer's motives.
(c) Pick up the prescription.
(d) Pay his bill and collect his books.

4. What does Josef think Mathilde is really accusing him of on the morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth?
(a) Being with Bertha.
(b) Keeping secrets.
(c) Talking to Freud when he should talk to her.
(d) Gambling too much.

5. What kind of doctor is Max?
(a) Neuroglogist.
(b) Orthopedist.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Urologist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Lou storms out, what does Breuer try to get Nietzsche to open up about during the session?

3. How does Max characterize Breuer's behavior in class?

4. What does Breuer try to slip into the discussion during Nietzsche's first session with him?

5. After Lou storms out and the session continues, how do both men feel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the importance of the setting for Josef and Mathilde's argument?

3. Why would Breuer begin the consultations with the same approach that he has previously used?

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

5. What is Breuer's attitude about Max's advice?

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

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

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

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

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

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