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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. At the start of their second session, Nietzsche and Breuer agree to try to work __________________.

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

3. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Nietzsche prepare to do?

4. At the start of their second session, what does Breuer want to do concerning Nietzsche's treatment?

5. What does the person who pounds on Breuer's door tell him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Nietzsche behave after he becomes lucid? Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Breuer's feelings concerning Venice change from the start of the novel to the end?

Essay Topic 2

What methods does Nietzsche use to cope with stress?

Essay Topic 3

What is the deepest symbol of the novel and why?

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