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

2. After he is better, where does Nietzsche want to go?

3. How does Breuer feel about the consultation with Nietzsche when Nietzsche refuses treatment?

4. What does Nietzsche want to do for Breuer during their sessions?

5. Breuer believes that both he and Nietzsche are suffering from _____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the letter to Peter Gast reveal?

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

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

5. Why has Breuer decided on a new plan to propose to Nietzsche?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What methods does Nietzsche use to cope with stress?

Essay Topic 2

Max, a seemingly small character, helps Breuer. What role does Max play in Breuer's life?

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate Breuer's medical proficiency. Is he a good doctor? Is he ethical? Why or why not?

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