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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12, 13, and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nietzsche do in Breuer's office on the Monday morning following his illness?
(a) Encourages Breuer to forget Bertha.
(b) Starts a fist fight with his doctor.
(c) Demands payment for his books.
(d) Settles his account.

2. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about his migraines?
(a) All writers get them.
(b) He can prescribe medicine for migraines.
(c) Mental problems lead to migraines.
(d) His migraines should become less severe as he ages.

3. On his way home, Breuer meets Freud at the pastry shop and explains what situation to Freud?
(a) When he is going to visit Bertha.
(b) What Mathilde's latest antics are.
(c) How he and Nietzsche will be treating each other.
(d) Why he is leaving his job.

4. Why did Mathilde dislike Eva?
(a) Eva stole Mathilde's old boyfriend.
(b) Eva was beautiful and kind.
(c) Josef and Eva had an unusually close relationship.
(d) Eva had lots of money.

5. In Nietzsche's letter to Peter Gast, how does he write about Lou Salome?
(a) In a sorrowful way.
(b) In a disparaging way.
(c) In an apathetic manner.
(d) In a loving manner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Nietzsche have to resign as a professor?

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

3. How does Breuer try to get Nietzsche to agree to his desired course of treatment?

4. Since Breuer feels confident during the first consultation, he prepares to _______________.

5. What do Breuer and Nietzsche later discuss during their first meeting?

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