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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. At the start of their second session, what subject does Nietzsche want to avoid with Breuer?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Breuer's lust.
(c) Mathilde.
(d) Money.

2. At the start of their second session, Nietzsche and Breuer agree to try to work __________________.
(a) Apart from each other.
(b) Amiably together.
(c) Silently with each other.
(d) Respectfully with each other.

3. What plan does Breuer propose to Nietzsche on the Monday morning following Nietzsche's illness?
(a) For the men to part ways.
(b) For both men to undergo the same treatment.
(c) For Nietzsche to record his events for his next book.
(d) For the men to treat each other.

4. How does Breuer feel about Mathilde's meddling in his professional life a few months ago?
(a) He wishes she wasn't so mean.
(b) He thinks she was unfair.
(c) He now realizes she was right.
(d) He thinks she was bored.

5. According to Breuer's second session with Nietzsche, how does Breuer feel as an adult about his life's earlier goals?
(a) The goals were not his choice.
(b) The goals were unrealistic.
(c) He has easily succeeded at them.
(d) He wasted time trying to achieve them.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the discussion about Breuer's interest in Nietzsche's case, what does Breuer fail at trying to do?

2. How did Mathilde meddle in Breuer's professional life several months ago?

3. When Nietzsche arrives to hear the answers for his three questions, what does Breuer tell him about his migraines?

4. In Nietzsche's letter to Peter Gast, what does he write about concerning his hospital stay?

5. According to Nietzsche, why has he agreed to meet with Breuer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What kind of relationship does Breuer have with Max as opposed to Mathilde?

3. What does the Breuer family's traditional Friday evening supper say about their family dynamics?

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

5. How does Nietzsche react about Breuer's answers to his three questions?

6. How does Breuer feel as Nietzsche leaves his office?

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

8. What is Breuer's motive in sharing his dream with Nietzsche?

9. How does Breuer feel about his success in treating Nietzsche?

10. After Breuer completes Nietzsche's second session, Lou Salome visits Breuer's office. Why does she storm out after Breuer talks to her?

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