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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Book 5 : Chapter 1, Sophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advantage does physical activity confer on a student?
(a) Patience to face loss.
(b) Vigor to face the threats in life.
(c) Strength to overcome emotions.
(d) Hard-heartedness to face suffering.

2. What does Rousseau say supplies the greatest motivational force for a student?
(a) Promise of reward.
(b) Threat of punishment.
(c) Interest.
(d) Fear of humiliation

3. What does Rousseau say is cruel and unjust in a man's behavior?
(a) To force a woman to raise children.
(b) To reduce woman to a spiritual symbol.
(c) To give children up for adoption.
(d) To fail to ensure a woman's safety.

4. What paradox does Rousseau observe in the relations of the sexes?
(a) They share many utensils, but use them for very different jobs.
(b) They are quite different and yet quite similar.
(c) They are always around each other and don't understand each other at all.
(d) They use the same language but understand very different things.

5. What does Rousseau say is the rule for men?
(a) Be strong and active.
(b) Know yourself.
(c) Quest after elevated things.
(d) Overcome yourself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say is the source of inner conflict?

2. Against what does Rousseau warn teachers?

3. What does Rousseau say ensures interdependence of man and woman?

4. What does Rousseau say is the rule for women?

5. What kind of background does Rousseau say he came from?

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