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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. During their first session, how does Nietzsche behave as he talks to Breuer?

2. On the Monday morning following his illness, when does Nietzsche plan to see Breuer again?

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

4. What does Nietzsche plan to do when he returns to Breuer's office in two hours?

5. According to Nietzsche, at whose expense is Breuer helping him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does the letter to Peter Gast reveal?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is the ending of the novel, with Breuer's transformation, realistic? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What methods does Nietzsche use to cope with stress?

Essay Topic 3

What irony surrounds Mathilde and her marriage?

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