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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Frau Becker?
(a) Mathilde's sister.
(b) Breuer's understudy.
(c) Breuer's nurse.
(d) Freud's roommate.

3. When Nietzsche first arrives at Breuer's office, what do the two men discuss first?
(a) Nietzsche's love life.
(b) Breuer's friendship with Freud.
(c) Nietzsche's previous treatments and physicians.
(d) Breuer's credentials and publications.

4. How does Josef feel concerning Freud's role in his marriage?
(a) Josef feels bad that Freud is the confidant.
(b) Josef is jealous of Freud's counseling abilities.
(c) Josef worries Mathilde is falling in love with Freud.
(d) Josef thinks Freud gives poor advice.

5. When Breuer reads Nietzsche's books, what does he do with them?
(a) He tears certain pages out.
(b) He skims them quickly.
(c) He spends a good amount of time reading them.
(d) He puts them away.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lou, who has been the major cause of Nietzsche's recent bout with despair?

2. According to Nietzsche, what has frustrated him about other physicians?

3. What does Mathilde direct Freud to do when he arrives at her home?

4. What reason does Nietzsche give Breuer for not reading?

5. During their second meeting, what advice does Lou give Josef concerning treating Nietzsche?

Short Essay Questions

1. What could Breuer's dream about Bertha mean?

2. What is foreshadowed by Josef's admittance that he had an affair with a patient?

3. What contributes to Nietzsche being a difficult patient?

4. Why would Freud and Josef use fake names when talking about people?

5. Why would Nietzsche write books that he allows his publisher to hide?

6. What is ironic about Freud's relationship with the Breuers?

7. What do Nietzsche's personal copies of his books provide for Breuer?

8. What expectations does Breuer have concerning Nietzsche?

9. What does Nietzsche's life style say about him?

10. Why might Lou include information about Elisabeth to Dr. Breuer?

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