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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. As Breuer dismisses Nietzsche's final argument against treatment, what does Breuer ask Nietzsche about his treatment?
(a) Does he really want to get better?
(b) How does he expect to get better if he won't take the medicine a doctor tries to give him?
(c) Why can't he follow simple directions to get better?
(d) Why did he come for treatment if he is not willing to listen to the physician's advice?

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

3. When Nietzsche becomes lucid, how does he behave toward Breuer?
(a) Thankful and weepy.
(b) Icy and reserved.
(c) Quiet and embarrassed.
(d) Mad and shameful.

4. Why did Mathilde dislike Eva?
(a) Josef and Eva had an unusually close relationship.
(b) Eva had lots of money.
(c) Eva stole Mathilde's old boyfriend.
(d) Eva was beautiful and kind.

5. On the Monday morning following his illness, when does Nietzsche plan to see Breuer again?
(a) Later that night.
(b) Never.
(c) When he is ill again.
(d) In a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nietzsche's notes, how does he feel about his and Breuer's discussion during the second session?

2. Who is Herr Schlegel?

3. According to Nietzsche, at whose expense is Breuer helping him?

4. What does Max tell Breuer about his personal life?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nietzsche act out of character during his illness?

2. What meaning is attached to Breuer's wonderment if he and Nietzsche are truly friends?

3. What happens during the first session between Nietzsche and Breuer?

4. How does Nietzsche feel about Breuer as they continue to discuss treatment options?

5. What is the importance of the setting for Josef and Mathilde's argument?

6. What is ironic about Breuer helping Nietzsche during his illness?

7. According to Nietzsche, what does "dying at the right time" mean?

8. How does Breuer behave in getting Nietzsche to agree to treatment?

9. Why would Breuer begin the consultations with the same approach that he has previously used?

10. How does Nietzsche behave after he becomes lucid? Why?

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