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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lou gives Josef a letter from Nietzsche; what does Nietzsche's letter to Lou reveal?
(a) Nietzsche's need to speak with Lou.
(b) Nietzsche's fear of teaching his college courses.
(c) Nietzsche's desire to hurt Paul.
(d) Nietzsche's great admiration for Lou.

2. Why is Josef Breuer in Venice?
(a) He's a visiting professor.
(b) He's on vacation.
(c) He's visiting his parents.
(d) He's attending a medical conference.

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

4. How should Josef react about Lou during treatment with Nietzsche, according to Lou?
(a) To side with her.
(b) Not to align himself with her.
(c) To pretend he's never heard her name.
(d) Not to mention the "unholy Trinity."

5. What kind of physicians has Nietzsche previously seen?
(a) Reclusive and expensive physicians.
(b) Many well-known physicians.
(c) Cheap and underqualified physicians.
(d) Family doctors who are not mental health experts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to dispel Josef's skepticism about treating Friedrich, what does Lou give him?

2. How does Breuer describe Nietzsche the first time he sees him which he did not expect?

3. Where does Lou want Josef to meet her for their first encounter?

4. Who comprises the "unholy Trinity"?

5. How often does Nietzsche tell Breuer he is sick during their first meeting?

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