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

2. At the start of their second session, what does Breuer want to do concerning Nietzsche's treatment?
(a) To get Nietzsche to travel.
(b) To make Nietzsche stop being so private.
(c) To help Nietzsche not worry about Lou.
(d) To encourage Nietzsche's writing.

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

4. At the start of their second session, Nietzsche and Breuer agree to try to work __________________.
(a) Respectfully with each other.
(b) Silently with each other.
(c) Amiably together.
(d) Apart from each other.

5. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, how does Nietzsche respond to Breuer's request?
(a) Nietzsche is far from ready.
(b) Nietzsche is reserved, but knows he must start.
(c) Nietzsche is ready.
(d) Nietzsche is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nietzsche's notes, how does he feel about his and Breuer's discussion during the second session?

2. What is Nietzsche's first corrective behavior technique every time Breuer thinks of Bertha?

3. What does Breuer ask of Max the Friday after Nietzsche leaves him?

4. As Nietzsche and Breuer walk through the cemetery, they start to think the Bertha-obsession is rooted in___________.

5. According to Breuer's second session with Nietzsche, how does Breuer feel as an adult about his life's earlier goals?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What prevents Breuer from getting Nietzsche to agree to treatment?

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

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

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

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

7. What happens during the first session between Nietzsche and Breuer?

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

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

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

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