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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. How does Breuer find Nietzsche at the guest house?
(a) In a drunken stupor.
(b) Agitated and thrashing.
(c) In a near comatose state.
(d) Sleeping and drooling.

2. What do Breuer and Nietzsche later discuss during their first meeting?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Politics.
(c) History.
(d) Economics.

3. How does Breuer view his examination of Nietzsche during their first meeting?
(a) As being uncaring.
(b) As being thoughtful.
(c) As being very thorough.
(d) As being untruthful.

4. How does Breuer feel about Mathilde's meddling in his professional life a few months ago?
(a) He now realizes she was right.
(b) He thinks she was unfair.
(c) He thinks she was bored.
(d) He wishes she wasn't so mean.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, how does Nietzsche respond to Breuer's request?

2. What does the person who pounds on Breuer's door tell him?

3. During their first session, how does Nietzsche behave as he talks to Breuer?

4. What kind of "voice" does Breuer think Nietzsche's books have?

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

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