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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nietzsche behave when discussing his illness, symptoms, and physical well being?

2. How long do Breuer and Nietzsche talk during their first meeting?

3. Since Breuer feels confident during the first consultation, he prepares to _______________.

4. How often does Nietzsche tell Breuer he is sick during their first meeting?

5. What reason does Nietzsche give Breuer for not reading?

Short Essay Questions

1. What expectations does Breuer have concerning Nietzsche?

2. What can readers infer about the effort of so many people working to get Nietzsche into treatment?

3. Why would the author leave Chapter 5 with Nietzsche ready to ask Breuer three questions?

4. Why does Nietzsche allow Breuer to read his books?

5. What contributes to Nietzsche being a difficult patient?

6. What is Lou's attitude about Nietzsche during her first meetings with Josef?

7. How does Freud help in Nietzsche's diagnosis and treatment?

8. What drives Lou to seek treatment for Nietzsche?

9. Why would Freud and Josef use fake names when talking about people?

10. Why would Lou take such an interest in helping Nietzsche?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the deepest symbol of the novel and why?

Essay Topic 2

How does Breuer's relationship with Max change throughout the story?

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall theme of this novel? Why?

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