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

2. What does Rousseau say about selfishness?
(a) That it is the last stage of a man's growth.
(b) That it is a stage everyone passes through.
(c) That it is healthy and natural.
(d) That it is a beast.

3. What is the customary view of children, according to Rousseau?
(a) That they are weak.
(b) That they are devilish.
(c) That they are angels.
(d) That they are raw material.

4. What was Rousseau's father's trade?
(a) Professor.
(b) Cooper.
(c) Watch maker.
(d) Blacksmith.

5. Which philosopher was Rousseau strongly influenced by?
(a) John Stuart Mill.
(b) Plotinus.
(c) John Locke.
(d) Seneca.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What argument does Rousseau use to support his emphasis on the need for physical activity in children?

3. How does Rousseau suggest we see childhood?

4. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?

5. What does Rousseau say Emile has been protected from in his education?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Rousseau believe the parents' roles should be in raising a boy?

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

7. What advice does Rousseau give mothers?

8. Why does Rousseau say that it is vital, when relating to a child, to be responsive while yet retaining authority?

9. Describe Rousseau's childhood and early career.

10. What was Rousseau's experience of raising his children?

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