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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Book 4 : Chapter 2, The Creed of a Savoyard Priest.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author offer to the reader of Book 4, Chapter 2?
(a) Sympathy for their troubles.
(b) Examples for their resumption of prayers.
(c) Rewards for their devotion.
(d) Guidance for their skepticism.

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

3. What condition does the priest impose on his advice?
(a) Return to childhood religion, but with healthy skepticism.
(b) Give yourself wholly to atheistic self-searching.
(c) Remain skeptical about whatever religion--or irreligion--you take up.
(d) Return to childhood religion, but with the whole heart.

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

5. What saddened the priest after he left the church?
(a) The ignorance he discovered in himself.
(b) The years he had wasted in celibacy.
(c) The obedience he had submitted to.
(d) The restrictions he had placed himself under.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which philosopher does Rousseau cite by name in the section on Submission?

2. How does Rousseau answer Emile's question about where babies come from?

3. What field did the priest explore after leaving the church?

4. How does Rousseau believe physical activity affects perception?

5. Why had the priest become a priest?

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