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

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

3. How does Breuer feel about the consultation with Nietzsche when Nietzsche refuses treatment?

4. Why is Breuer agitated the Friday night after Nietzsche leaves him?

5. Who is buried in the cemetery Nietzsche and Breuer walk around?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Nietzsche and Breuer spend so much time angry during their treatments?

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

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

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

5. Why might Nietzsche's migraines have subsided now that he is in the hospital?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do all the "Berthas" shape Breuer's life?

Essay Topic 2

How does Breuer's control over situations at his office and at the hospital differ? Why would this be?

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall theme of this novel? Why?

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