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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 is Nietzsche's last argument against the suggested course of treatment?

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

3. At the start of their second session, how does Breuer think the sessions should proceed?

4. On the Monday morning following his illness, when does Nietzsche plan to see Breuer again?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What prevents Breuer from getting Nietzsche to agree to treatment?

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

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

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

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 is the title accurate in its promise of a turning point of "When Nietzsche Wept"?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Nietzsche's view of "dying at the right time." Is this a valid argument or not? Why?

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