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

2. What field did the priest explore after leaving the church?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Philology.
(d) Education.

3. What does Rousseau say a man should have learned in his first 25 years?
(a) How to manage his passions.
(b) How to work in a craft.
(c) How to defend himself.
(d) How to use his time.

4. With what tone does Rousseau open Book 4 Chapter 1?
(a) Reasoned explanation.
(b) Energetic lamentation.
(c) Powerful exhortation.
(d) Passionate accusation.

5. How did the priest enter the clergy?
(a) He bribed a bishop.
(b) He followed directions.
(c) He followed his own spiritual path.
(d) He bought his pastorate from a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau urge people to avoid?

2. What does Rousseau say supplies the greatest motivational force for a student?

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

4. What does the priest say will happen to the errors that sowed a person's alienation from religion?

5. Which student does Rousseau say will learn quickest?

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