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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lou, who has been the major cause of Nietzsche's recent bout with despair?
(a) Lou.
(b) Elisabeth.
(c) Paul Ree.
(d) His editor.

2. How does Lou describe Elisabeth to Josef?
(a) Anti-Semantic, mean-spirited, and divisive.
(b) Ignorant, uneducated, and clumsy.
(c) Bland, ordinary, and simple.
(d) Fun, out of control, and silly.

3. During their second meeting, what advice does Lou give Josef concerning treating Nietzsche?
(a) To analyze his childhood.
(b) To practice free association with him.
(c) Not to attempt hypnotism on him.
(d) Not to discuss Elisabeth.

4. What does Lou tell Josef about her friend Friedrich Nietzsche?
(a) Nietzsche is full of promise and influence.
(b) Nietzsche has editors stealing from him.
(c) Nietzsche is past his prime.
(d) Nietzsche needs help for his writing.

5. Who comprises the "unholy Trinity"?
(a) Breuer and two other doctors.
(b) Lou, Friedrich Nietzsche, and their friend Paul Ree.
(c) Elisabeth, Nietzsche, and Paul Ree.
(d) Lou and her two sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What odd suggestion does Lou give to Josef concerning Nietzsche's treatment before she leaves their second meeting?

2. What hurts Freud's chances of fulfilling his career?

3. What does Lou think about the reality of Nietzsche seeking help on his own after as she meets with Josef for the first time?

4. At what point is Freud in his medical studies in Chapter 3?

5. Why is Josef Breuer in Venice?

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