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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. At the start of their second session, Nietzsche and Breuer agree to try to work __________________.

2. What does Breuer try to slip into the discussion during Nietzsche's first session with him?

3. What does Breuer think he is missing in his life that leads him to obsess over Bertha?

4. How does Max characterize Breuer's behavior in class?

5. Why does Herr Schlegel not want Nietzsche to die in the guest house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Breuer begin treating Nietzsche once Nietzsche won't go to treatment?

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

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

4. How is Breuer the evening after Nietzsche leaves his office without treatment?

5. Why does Nietzsche agree to Breuer's new treatment plan?

6. What makes Breuer even more desperate to help Nietzsche after he saves his life?

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

8. What is Breuer's attitude about Max's advice?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Breuer easily overcome by women and their attractiveness?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What is the effect of having characters which readers never meet?

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