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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. When does Rousseau say manhood begins?
(a) At 16.
(b) At 25.
(c) At 21.
(d) At 18.

2. What is the worst thing a man can think about in regard to his child, according to Rousseau?
(a) Wondering whether it will survive childhood.
(b) Wondering whether it will succeed.
(c) Wondering whether it is actually his.
(d) Wondering whether it will be good.

3. How does Rousseau change his stance about marriage as Book 4, Chapter 3 goes on?
(a) He says that marriage can lead to God.
(b) He says that premature marriage is not ideal.
(c) He says that marriage is not always a return to virtue.
(d) He says that marriage can often be a vice.

4. How does the exposition shift at the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 3?
(a) The watchmaker takes over the discourse.
(b) Rousseau interjects that he is leaving the discourse.
(c) Rousseau resumes the discourse.
(d) The priest takes a threatening tone.

5. What innate ability allows a child to exceed his limits?
(a) The ability to take responsible actions.
(b) The ability to learn from experience.
(c) The ability to discern right from wrong.
(d) The ability to read.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does woman submit to man, in Rousseau's opinion?

2. What does Rousseau say is the particular challenge for women?

3. What advantage does physical activity confer on a student?

4. What does Rousseau say Emile can say at the end of each day?

5. What does Rousseau say is the trouble with being attractive to women?

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