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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Book 2 : Chapter 2, Submission.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tried to punish Rousseau for writing "Emile"?
(a) Townspeople in his city.
(b) Public authorities.
(c) The aristocracy.
(d) Bureaucrats.

2. Whom does Rousseau address directly in the section on submission?
(a) Tutors.
(b) Mothers.
(c) Clergy.
(d) Gentlemen.

3. What is the consequence of too many slips in the child-rearing process?
(a) The child becomes too obedient.
(b) The child becomes a coward.
(c) The child becomes a tyrant.
(d) The child becomes well adjusted.

4. What does Rousseau contrast with the active lifestyle?
(a) The meditative lifestyle.
(b) The lifestyle of moderation.
(c) The sedentary lifestyle.
(d) The military lifestyle.

5. What kind of opinions does Rousseau seem to hold, as he talks about book learning?
(a) Reverential.
(b) Devotional.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Anti-intellectual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author of the introduction suggest was the reason for the success of "Emile" as a book?

2. How was Rousseau rewarded for writing "Emile"?

3. Which student does Rousseau say will learn quickest?

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

5. What does Rousseau say supplies the greatest motivational force for a student?

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