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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. After Lou storms out and the session continues, how do both men feel?

2. During the discussion about Breuer's interest in Nietzsche's case, what does Breuer fail at trying to do?

3. What kind of doctor is Max?

4. What does Nietzsche accuse Breuer of being after Nietzsche refuses the treatment plan Breuer designed for him?

5. How does Breuer feel about Mathilde's meddling in his professional life a few months ago?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nietzsche react about Breuer's answers to his three questions?

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

3. How does Nietzsche feel about Breuer as they continue to discuss treatment options?

4. What kind of relationship does Breuer have with Max as opposed to Mathilde?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Nietzsche's obsession with Lou Salome parallel Breuer's obsession with Bertha?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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