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

2. What does Rousseau recommend mothers should give up?
(a) Swaddling clothes.
(b) Foot binding.
(c) Breastfeeding.
(d) Books.

3. Rousseau contrasts book learning with what kind of learning?
(a) Learning from competition.
(b) Learning from dictation.
(c) Hands-on learning.
(d) Learning from watching.

4. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?
(a) Rear their children near their schools.
(b) Hire a nanny for the child.
(c) Never let the children outside.
(d) Rear their children in the country.

5. 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 committing treason.
(d) Rousseau was encouraging readers to break the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the dominant idea in Europe when Rousseau wrote "Emile"?

2. Whom does Rousseau address directly in the section on submission?

3. From what does Rousseau want to protect children?

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

5. How was Rousseau rewarded for writing "Emile"?

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