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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. How old was Rousseau when he wrote "Emile"?
(a) In his 50s.
(b) In his 40s.
(c) In his 30s.
(d) In his 60s.

2. What was the official perception of "Emile"?
(a) Rousseau was challenging common sense.
(b) Rousseau was being disobedient to the rulers of France.
(c) Rousseau was encouraging readers to break the law.
(d) Rousseau was committing treason.

3. From what does Rousseau want to protect children?
(a) Fear of embarrassment.
(b) Fear of failure.
(c) Fear of Hell.
(d) Fear of hurt.

4. What trait is needed in tutors who are trying to win a student's submission?
(a) Deceitfulness.
(b) Earnestness.
(c) Love of virtue.
(d) Cleverness.

5. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?
(a) Care for the child's moral development above all.
(b) Mortify the body in order to focus the will on the world of the spirit.
(c) Care for children physically to allow them to perceive correctly.
(d) Confine the child's body in order to bring its soul into alignment with reason.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the field of epistemology concern itself with?

3. What did Rousseau require in order to obtain Emile's submission at the end of the Early Childhood section?

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

5. What does Rousseau say is the danger of books?

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