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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Book 2 : Chapter 2, Submission.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau say he wants Emile to learn?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Discipline.
(d) Virtue.

2. What does Rousseau say is the danger of books?
(a) That they will lead to false belief.
(b) That they will not educate the spirit.
(c) That they require one to read yet more books.
(d) That they do not all use the same meanings for words.

3. Who should have the power in a family?
(a) The nanny.
(b) God.
(c) The child.
(d) The parents.

4. How did Rousseau lose his apprenticeship?
(a) He returned home to care for his parents.
(b) He was caught stealing.
(c) He got drunk one night.
(d) He ran away.

5. How was Rousseau helped in establishing a career?
(a) By support from a mentor and benefactor.
(b) By his relationships with women.
(c) By support from his parents.
(d) By support from the deans at the Sorbonne.

Short Answer Questions

1. When should children begin book learning, in Rousseau's opinion?

2. What does the author of the introduction suggest was the reason for the success of "Emile" as a book?

3. What does Rousseau contrast with the active lifestyle?

4. What kind of clothing does Rousseau prefer for children?

5. What advantage does physical activity confer on a student?

(see the answer key)

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