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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. What do Breuer and Nietzsche later discuss during their first meeting?
(a) History.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Economics.
(d) Politics.

2. How does Breuer view Freud in relation to himself?
(a) Breuer believes that Freud has more charisma than he.
(b) Breuer emphasizes that Freud has more skill and devotion than he.
(c) Breuer describes Freud as himself ten or eleven years ago.
(d) Breuer thinks Freud is more religious than he.

3. What does Nietzsche believe is a physician's duty toward a patient?
(a) To give him examples of successful patients.
(b) To provide written documentation for them.
(c) To tell the absolute truth.
(d) To gain trust before treatment begins.

4. How should Josef react about Lou during treatment with Nietzsche, according to Lou?
(a) Not to mention the "unholy Trinity."
(b) To pretend he's never heard her name.
(c) Not to align himself with her.
(d) To side with her.

5. According to Nietzsche, what has frustrated him about other physicians?
(a) Their lack of medical degrees.
(b) Their dishonesty.
(c) Their overpriced bills.
(d) Their disregard for his privacy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Josef feel concerning Freud's role in his marriage?

3. A week after Lou meets Breuer at his office, she sends him a note that states what?

4. Since Breuer feels confident during the first consultation, he prepares to _______________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Breuer's patient list characterize him?

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

7. How does Breuer's relationship with Bertha immediately bring a conflict to the story?

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

9. What does Nietzsche's exclamation "hope is the final evil" explain about him?

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

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