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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Breuer sees Nietzsche after his attack, how does Breuer believe he feels about helping Nietzsche?
(a) Eager.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Obsessed.
(d) Completed.

2. What is Nietzsche's last argument against the suggested course of treatment?
(a) He will not have his books with him.
(b) He is scared.
(c) He cannot afford it.
(d) He has a deadline.

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

4. How does Breuer feel about the consultation with Nietzsche when Nietzsche refuses treatment?
(a) It was moving positively.
(b) He had control of it.
(c) It slipped through his hands.
(d) It was aggravating.

5. What do Max and Breuer do together on Friday nights?
(a) Debate politics.
(b) Play chess.
(c) Watch movies.
(d) Read the paper.

6. Who is buried in the cemetery Nietzsche and Breuer walk around?
(a) Nietzsche's parents.
(b) Breuer's mother, father, and brother.
(c) Both of the men's grandmothers.
(d) Breuer's first wife.

7. According to Nietzsche's notes, how does he feel about his and Breuer's discussion during the second session?
(a) It is hurtful.
(b) It is a lie.
(c) It is productive.
(d) It is a decent start.

8. How did Mathilde meddle in Breuer's professional life several months ago?
(a) She interrupted his counseling sessions.
(b) She insisted he fire Eva Berger.
(c) She made him change office buildings.
(d) She attended his staff meetings when Eva was present.

9. What does Nietzsche accuse Breuer of being after Nietzsche refuses the treatment plan Breuer designed for him?
(a) He is unknowledgeable and pushy.
(b) He is prideful and arrogant.
(c) He is wrong and stubborn.
(d) He is cruel and unkind.

10. The session after Lou storms out, what does Breuer share with Nietzsche to begin the session?
(a) A dream he had.
(b) A patient file.
(c) His distrust in Mathilde.
(d) His money problems.

11. According to Nietzsche, at whose expense is Breuer helping him?
(a) Mathilde.
(b) His children.
(c) Breuer.
(d) Nietzsche.

12. At the start of their second session, what does Breuer want to do concerning Nietzsche's treatment?
(a) To encourage Nietzsche's writing.
(b) To get Nietzsche to travel.
(c) To make Nietzsche stop being so private.
(d) To help Nietzsche not worry about Lou.

13. Who is Herr Schlegel?
(a) Another doctor.
(b) A military veteran.
(c) A waiter.
(d) A movie director.

14. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Breuer ask him?
(a) If he can do bloodwork soon.
(b) If he can begin taking diet pills.
(c) If he is ready to be admitted to the hospital.
(d) If he is ready to sign paperwork.

15. Where did Max and Breuer first meet?
(a) In medical school.
(b) In elementary school.
(c) At church.
(d) At a wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Breuer plan only to treat Nietzsche's body?

2. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Nietzsche prepare to do?

3. How does Breuer find Nietzsche at the guest house?

4. What does Nietzsche do in Breuer's office on the Monday morning following his illness?

5. What is Nietzsche's first corrective behavior technique every time Breuer thinks of Bertha?

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