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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. According to Lou, what will Dr. Overbeck do to help with Nietzsche?

2. What do Breuer and Nietzsche later discuss during their first meeting?

3. Why does Josef break off his conversation with Lou during their first meeting?

4. Nietzsche tells Breuer his diet consists of ___________.

5. After Nietzsche asks his three questions, what do Nietzsche and Breuer debate?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do Nietzsche's personal copies of his books provide for Breuer?

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

5. What preconceived idea does Breuer have about Nietzsche that is incorrect?

6. Describe Freud's relationship with Josef.

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

8. What is ironic about Freud's relationship with the Breuers?

9. What is Freud's relationship with Josef's family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Max, a seemingly small character, helps Breuer. What role does Max play in Breuer's life?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Nietzsche's view of "dying at the right time." Is this a valid argument or not? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What is the deepest symbol of the novel and why?

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