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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Book 2 : Chapter 1, Early Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of approach does Rousseau advocate for parents when their children are hurt?
(a) Hands-off approach: let the child fend for himself.
(b) Drastic approach: take the child to a doctor immediately.
(c) Moderate approach: let the child see that he will be all right.
(d) Punitive approach: punish the child for getting hurt.

2. How does Rousseau define a happy life?
(a) A life with more pleasure than pain.
(b) A life of good work done well among good people.
(c) A life with freedom from want and suffering.
(d) A life of devotion to spiritual growth.

3. What was the convention for authors of unconventional books in Europe?
(a) They would publish in another language first.
(b) They would publish under pseudonyms.
(c) They would self-publish.
(d) They would publish under their own names.

4. What is most relevant in deciding how or whether to punish a child?
(a) The circumstances and the context of the infraction.
(b) The temperaments of the parent and the child.
(c) The spiritual dangers of the issue.
(d) The rule or law at issue.

5. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?
(a) Rear their children in the country.
(b) Never let the children outside.
(c) Hire a nanny for the child.
(d) Rear their children near their schools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinction does epistemology seek to make?

2. What kind of mother does Rousseau address himself to?

3. What does Rousseau recommend mothers should give up?

4. If someone published under his/her own name, what question did he/her confront?

5. What kind of clothing does Rousseau prefer for children?

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