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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. As Nietzsche and Breuer walk through the cemetery, they start to doubt that the Bertha-obsession is rooted in ____________.

3. What does Max suggest Breuer do with Nietzsche?

4. How does Nietzsche behave toward Breuer as Breuer gets his heart under control?

5. In the middle of the night following Breuer's conversation with Max, who pounds on Breuer's door?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is Breuer's attitude about Max's advice?

7. Why has Breuer decided on a new plan to propose to Nietzsche?

8. How does Breuer feel as Nietzsche leaves his office?

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

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 are Lou Salome's motives concerning Nietzsche?

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 methods does Nietzsche use to cope with stress?

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