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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. Where did Max and Breuer first meet?
(a) In elementary school.
(b) At a wedding.
(c) At church.
(d) In medical school.

2. What does Max accuse Breuer of doing to Nietzsche?
(a) Trying to help Lou, not Nietzsche.
(b) Trying to write a book about him.
(c) Trying to punch holes in his philosophy.
(d) Trying to make money off his case.

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

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

5. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer reveal as the best course of treatment?
(a) Diet and exercise program.
(b) Exercise program.
(c) Physical therapy.
(d) Hospitalization.

Short Answer Questions

1. The morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth, what does Mathilde express as a concern with Josef's professional life?

2. What does Breuer think he is missing in his life that leads him to obsess over Bertha?

3. The session after Lou storms out, what does Breuer share with Nietzsche to begin the session?

4. In the middle of the night following Breuer's conversation with Max, who pounds on Breuer's door?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the letter to Peter Gast reveal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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