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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. How does Rousseau believe physical activity affects perception?
(a) He believes it sharpens perception.
(b) He believes it suppresses disruptive emotions.
(c) He believes it teaches students to feel their emotions.
(d) He believes it attunes students to spiritual perception.

2. What does Rousseau say is new for adolescents?
(a) Perception and judgment.
(b) Knowledge and fear.
(c) Passions and humility.
(d) Desire and family.

3. In what sense does Rousseau say that children have strength?
(a) They are strong because they do not have self-doubts.
(b) They are strong when they are compared with other children.
(c) They are strong because they can understand tough concepts.
(d) They are strong because they have not been exposed to evil yet.

4. Why does Rousseau say that children lack strength?
(a) Because they are compared with adults.
(b) Because they have not been fed well.
(c) Because they have been subjected to book learning.
(d) Because they have not exercised enough.

5. How does Rousseau say selfishness is ever satisfied?
(a) It is never satisfied.
(b) It is perfected in familial duty.
(c) It is satisfied with wealth and power.
(d) It is satisfied in nationalism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rousseau suggest we see childhood?

3. What did the priest feel after he left the church?

4. What balance does Rousseau try to strike in his child rearing?

5. What metaphor does the priest use for the man who returns to his religion?

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