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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16, and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Breuer tell Nietzsche about his health after his attack?
(a) Bringing stress into his life will be deadly.
(b) Getting migraines will be more common now.
(c) Recovering completely is impossible now.
(d) Traveling so soon after is very dangerous.

2. In order to dispel Josef's skepticism about treating Friedrich, what does Lou give him?
(a) Money.
(b) Photographs of Nietzsche in trouble.
(c) A letter to Nietzsche from Richard Wagner.
(d) His medical files.

3. Why does Breuer plan only to treat Nietzsche's body?
(a) He knows Nietzsche will only allow him to treat his body.
(b) He is only concerned with his body.
(c) He believes his only true ailments are physical.
(d) He doesn't have the background or knowledge to treat his mind.

4. When Nietzsche arrives at Breuer's office for the first time, how does he appear?
(a) Strong, firm, and decisive.
(b) Organized and put-together.
(c) Messy and unkept.
(d) Pale, cold,and weak.

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

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. Why does Josef break off his conversation with Lou during their first meeting?

3. How does Breuer react to Nietzsche's three questions?

4. What does Lou confide in Josef that she is specifically worried about with her friend Nietzsche?

5. What is Breuer surprised about concerning Nietzsche's illness?

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