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

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

3. What does Breuer find as he searches the guest house while Nietzsche is ill?
(a) Syringes.
(b) Drug vials.
(c) Empty alcohol bottles.
(d) A nearly empty bottle of chloral.

4. Why did Mathilde dislike Eva?
(a) Eva was beautiful and kind.
(b) Josef and Eva had an unusually close relationship.
(c) Eva stole Mathilde's old boyfriend.
(d) Eva had lots of money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Herr Schlegel?

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

3. Where does Nietzsche plan to go after refusing treatment in the consultation?

4. How did Breuer choose his life goals?

5. What does Nietzsche do in Breuer's office on the Monday morning following his illness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does the Breuer family's traditional Friday evening supper say about their family dynamics?

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

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