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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If someone published under his/her own name, what question did he/her confront?
(a) Whether their family would disown them.
(b) Whether their social superiors would punish or reward them.
(c) Whether the people in their city would acknowledge or shun them.
(d) Whether readers would write to them personally.

2. What does the term 'lover' mean as Rousseau applies it to Emile and Sophy?
(a) They are considering marrying.
(b) They are pregnant.
(c) They are engaged.
(d) They have already consummated their relationship.

3. What does Rousseau urge people to avoid?
(a) Pride.
(b) Gossip and rumor.
(c) Superstition.
(d) Corruption and sin.

4. What kind of value should Sophy's skills have, in Rousseau's opinion?
(a) Practical value.
(b) Theoretical value.
(c) Economic value.
(d) Spiritual value.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rewarded Rousseau for writing "Emile"?

2. Who begins to have an influence on the child after the mother has weaned the boy?

3. What does Rousseau say about selfishness?

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

5. How many important long-term relationships had Rousseau had by the time he wrote "Emile"?

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