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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Rousseau when he wrote "Emile"?
(a) In his 40s.
(b) In his 60s.
(c) In his 50s.
(d) In his 30s.

2. What is it that allows an adolescent to exceed his limits?
(a) A strength he assumes by strict physical training.
(b) A strength that he did not know he had.
(c) A strength he attains as the reward for competition against his peers.
(d) A strength that had always been there, unused.

3. How does Rousseau suggest we see childhood?
(a) As a stage in the man's development.
(b) As a time in itself.
(c) As the goal for all men's development.
(d) As a perfect state in itself.

4. What does Rousseau recommend mothers should give up?
(a) Books.
(b) Swaddling clothes.
(c) Foot binding.
(d) Breastfeeding.

5. What kind of mother does Rousseau address himself to?
(a) Mothers who believe in God.
(b) Mothers who have traditions.
(c) Mothers who follow the rules.
(d) Mothers who think for themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trade did Rousseau apprentice in?

2. What does Rousseau say is new for adolescents?

3. What is Rousseau's focus in Chapter 1, Book 3?

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

5. What does Rousseau say is the purpose of education?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rousseau mean when he says that he wants children to learn ignorance?

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

3. What does Rousseau say about man's inherent moral nature?

4. What does Rousseau say a child's first educational experience should be?

5. How does Rousseau describe man's second birth?

6. How does Rousseau distinguish between self-love and selfishness?

7. How does Rousseau contrast book learning and experiential learning?

8. What does Rousseau say has a corrupting effect on men?

9. Describe the motivational power Rousseau attributes to interest.

10. What does Rousseau say is the purpose of education?

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