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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) Amiably together.
(c) Silently with each other.
(d) Respectfully with each other.

2. At the pastry shop, how does Freud react to Breuer's feelings concerning Bertha?
(a) Freud ignores Bruer.
(b) Freud mocks Breuer.
(c) Freud is intrigued.
(d) Freud is fascinated.

3. Why does Breuer plan only to treat Nietzsche's body?
(a) He believes his only true ailments are physical.
(b) He is only concerned with his body.
(c) He knows Nietzsche will only allow him to treat his body.
(d) He doesn't have the background or knowledge to treat his mind.

4. As Breuer tells Nietzsche during their second session, why is Breuer unhappy in his marriage?
(a) He married too young.
(b) The marriage was not his choice.
(c) Mathilde is cruel to him.
(d) They are in debt.

5. When Breuer sees Nietzsche after his attack, how does Breuer believe he feels about helping Nietzsche?
(a) Eager.
(b) Obsessed.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Completed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Nietzsche's letter to Peter Gast, how does he write about Lou Salome?

2. How does Breuer find Nietzsche at the guest house?

3. What is Breuer's mother's name?

4. What doe Breuer tell Nietzsche that someone called him when he was a boy?

5. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, how does Nietzsche respond to Breuer's request?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What kind of relationship does Breuer have with Max as opposed to Mathilde?

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

5. What is Breuer's motive in sharing his dream with Nietzsche?

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

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

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

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

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

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