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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 plan does Breuer propose to Nietzsche on the Monday morning following Nietzsche's illness?
(a) For both men to undergo the same treatment.
(b) For the men to treat each other.
(c) For the men to part ways.
(d) For Nietzsche to record his events for his next book.

2. How does Nietzsche try to get Breuer to attack Bertha?
(a) Nietzsche gossips about Bertha.
(b) Nietzsche gives Bertha's marriage license to Breuer.
(c) Nietzsche hurls insults at Bertha.
(d) Nietzsche shows Breuer distasteful pictures of Bertha.

3. How does Max characterize Breuer's behavior in class?
(a) Breuer challenged the professors.
(b) Breuer dutifully took notes.
(c) Breuer argued with classmates.
(d) Breuer failed most tests.

4. According to Nietzsche's notes, how does he feel about his and Breuer's discussion during the second session?
(a) It is productive.
(b) It is a decent start.
(c) It is a lie.
(d) It is hurtful.

5. How does Nietzsche behave toward Breuer as Breuer gets his heart under control?
(a) Reserved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Breuer agitated the Friday night after Nietzsche leaves him?

2. What does Breuer normally do later on Friday evenings?

3. Where did Max and Breuer first meet?

4. What does Breuer tell Nietzsche about his health after his attack?

5. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about brain disease?

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. How do Breuer and Nietzsche's life goals parallel each other?

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

4. What meaning is attached to Breuer's wonderment if he and Nietzsche are truly friends?

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

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

7. How does Nietzsche react about Breuer's answers to his three questions?

8. What does the letter to Peter Gast reveal?

9. How does Nietzsche act out of character during his illness?

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

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