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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 Lou describe Elisabeth to Josef?
(a) Bland, ordinary, and simple.
(b) Ignorant, uneducated, and clumsy.
(c) Fun, out of control, and silly.
(d) Anti-Semantic, mean-spirited, and divisive.

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

3. Lou gives Josef many letters from Nietzsche which reveal _____________.
(a) His childhood abuse.
(b) His terrible body images.
(c) His suicidal tendencies.
(d) His headaches.

4. After Nietzsche and Breuer's initial meeting, why does Breuer become upset about Bertha?
(a) He thinks that Nietzsche will use the situation with Bertha against him.
(b) He wants Bertha to be happy with Nietzsche.
(c) He's worried about the bad news about Bertha.
(d) He feels ravaged by his obsession with Bertha.

5. Where do Josef and Lou have their second meeting?
(a) A pastry shop.
(b) Josef's office.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) The hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lou want Josef to meet her for their first encounter?

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

3. How does Breuer describe Nietzsche the first time he sees him which he did not expect?

4. After Nietzsche and Breuer's initial meeting, what kind of night does Breuer have at home?

5. At what point is Freud in his medical studies in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Lou's attitude about Nietzsche during her first meetings with Josef?

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

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

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

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

7. What drives Lou to seek treatment for Nietzsche?

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

9. Describe Freud's relationship with Josef.

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

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