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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. What does Max suggest Breuer do with Nietzsche?

2. Why does Breuer plan only to treat Nietzsche's body?

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

4. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, how does Nietzsche respond to Breuer's request?

5. How did Breuer choose his life goals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What meaning is attached to Breuer's wonderment if he and Nietzsche are truly friends?

2. Why would Breuer begin the consultations with the same approach that he has previously used?

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

4. What makes Breuer even more desperate to help Nietzsche after he saves his life?

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

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

7. What is ironic about Breuer helping Nietzsche during his illness?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the effect, if any, of these 'real characters' being in a book of fiction?

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate Breuer's medical proficiency. Is he a good doctor? Is he ethical? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How is Lou Salome's character an anachronism ?

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