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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. During their second meeting, what picture does Lou show Josef?
(a) Paul, Lou, and Nietzsche after their college graduation.
(b) Lou in a mock wedding with Nietzsche.
(c) Paul and Nietzsche standing and Lou in a cart holding a whip.
(d) Paul and Lou holding children.

2. After Nietzsche and Breuer's initial meeting, what kind of night does Breuer have at home?
(a) He can't sleep.
(b) He fights with his wife.
(c) He has a nightmare.
(d) He sleeps soundly.

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

4. According to Lou, what will Dr. Overbeck do to help with Nietzsche?
(a) Dr. Overbeck will mail Nietzsche's patient files to Dr. Breuer.
(b) Dr. Overbeck wil exert his influence with Nietzsche to get him to see Dr. Breuer.
(c) Dr. Overbeck will hypnotize Nietzsche so he thinks he wants to see Dr. Breuer.
(d) Dr. Overbeck will prescribe Nietzsche new medicine.

5. What hurts Freud's chances of fulfilling his career?
(a) His family's lack of connections.
(b) A lack of money.
(c) Anti-Semite forces.
(d) Laziness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lou gives Josef a letter from Nietzsche; what does Nietzsche's letter to Lou reveal?

2. How should Josef react about Lou during treatment with Nietzsche, according to Lou?

3. What does Mathilde call Freud as a nickname?

4. On his way home after his first office visit with Lou Salome, whom does Breuer see walking in the rain?

5. How will Nietzsche get copies of his books to Breuer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What contributes to Nietzsche being a difficult patient?

2. What preconceived idea does Breuer have about Nietzsche that is incorrect?

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

4. Why does Nietzsche allow Breuer to read his books?

5. How does Freud help in Nietzsche's diagnosis and treatment?

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

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

8. How does Nietzsche's resignation at Basel indirectly characterize him?

9. What are Nietzsche's motives behind asking the three questions?

10. Why would Lou take such an interest in helping Nietzsche?

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