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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 is Nietzsche's first reaction to Breuer's proposed plan?
(a) He thinks he should ask Lou about the plan.
(b) He is eager to begin the plan.
(c) He laughs at the plan.
(d) He is very opposed to the plan.

2. How does Breuer try to get Nietzsche to agree to his desired course of treatment?
(a) Breuer quotes Lou in his arguments.
(b) Breuer uses Nietzsche's books to support his ideas.
(c) Breuer insults Nietzsche's former doctors.
(d) Breuer applies argument after argument.

3. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about blindness?
(a) Migraines do not lead to blindness.
(b) Research shows migraines contribute to blindness.
(c) Surgery prevents blindness.
(d) It is genetic.

4. What kind of "voice" does Breuer think Nietzsche's books have?
(a) Calm and soothing.
(b) Confusing and misleading.
(c) Nice but firm.
(d) Anything but soft.

5. What is Nietzsche's last argument against the suggested course of treatment?
(a) He will not have his books with him.
(b) He cannot afford it.
(c) He is scared.
(d) He has a deadline.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer reveal as the best course of treatment?

2. When Nietzsche first arrives at Breuer's office, what do the two men discuss first?

3. A week after Lou meets Breuer at his office, she sends him a note that states what?

4. What does Nietzsche do in Breuer's office on the Monday morning following his illness?

5. According to Lou, what will Dr. Overbeck do to help with Nietzsche?

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