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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mathilde direct Freud to do when he arrives at her home?

2. After Nietzsche and Breuer's initial meeting, why does Breuer become upset about Bertha?

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

4. What does Nietzsche believe is "the final evil"?

5. How long do Breuer and Nietzsche talk during their first meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Are Elisabeth's actions helping or hurting Nietzsche and why?

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

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

4. Describe Freud's relationship with Josef.

5. What is Freud's relationship with Josef's family?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do all the "Berthas" shape Breuer's life?

Essay Topic 2

How do Breuer's feelings concerning Venice change from the start of the novel to the end?

Essay Topic 3

How does the novel's setting influence the medical beliefs and actions of the characters?

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