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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 does Breuer try to slip into the discussion during Nietzsche's first session with him?
(a) Nietzsche's philosophical beliefs.
(b) Nietzsche's suicide attempts.
(c) Nietzsche's mother's death.
(d) Lou Salome.

2. After reading Nietzsche's books for the first time, when does he next see Freud?
(a) A month later at a conference.
(b) A few days later for a consultation.
(c) The next day for breakfast.
(d) In the evening for dinner.

3. Nietzsche tells Breuer that his home is ______________.
(a) A shanty.
(b) A bungalow.
(c) A hospital room.
(d) A steamer trunk.

4. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about brain disease?
(a) There is no evidence that he has a progressive brain disease.
(b) The chances are likely he will devlop brain disease.
(c) His family history suggests brain disease.
(d) Little research is done on brain disease.

5. What does Josef think Mathilde is really accusing him of on the morning after Nietzsche reads a letter from Elisabeth?
(a) Being with Bertha.
(b) Talking to Freud when he should talk to her.
(c) Gambling too much.
(d) Keeping secrets.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Breuer view Freud in relation to himself?

3. Lou gives Josef many letters from Nietzsche which reveal _____________.

4. When Nietzsche arrives at Breuer's office for the first time, how does he appear?

5. How does Lou describe Elisabeth to Josef?

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