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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. According to Nietzsche, why has he agreed to meet with Breuer?
(a) His friends strongly recommended Breuer.
(b) He worried his other physicians were against him.
(c) He knew he needed help.
(d) He needed another prescription from a different doctor.

2. Why is Breuer agitated the Friday night after Nietzsche leaves him?
(a) Nietzsche won't pay him money.
(b) Breuer did not get what he wanted.
(c) Nietzsche hurt his feelings.
(d) Breuer wasted time on Nietzsche.

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

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

5. What does Nietzsche do every time Breuer starts to discuss suicide?
(a) Walks to the door.
(b) Changes the subject.
(c) Rubs his head.
(d) Begins to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Nietzsche's letter to Peter Gast, how does he write about Lou Salome?

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

3. Where do Josef and Lou have their second meeting?

4. What does Max accuse Breuer of doing to Nietzsche?

5. What does Breuer normally do later on Friday evenings?

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