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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 balance does Rousseau try to strike in his child rearing?
(a) Create an obedient child without making him hate you.
(b) Be responsive but retain authority.
(c) Leave the child free but also structure its learning.
(d) Teach strict morals and free will.

2. Which student does Rousseau say will learn quickest?
(a) The student motivated by desire to know.
(b) The student motivated by competition with fellow students.
(c) The student motivated by selfishness.
(d) The student motivated by the threat of parental judgment.

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

4. What is the consequence of too many slips in the child-rearing process?
(a) The child becomes a tyrant.
(b) The child becomes well adjusted.
(c) The child becomes too obedient.
(d) The child becomes a coward.

5. What example does Rousseau use for teaching Emile to read?
(a) The tutor told Emile that he would be rewarded if he learned to read.
(b) The tutor left notes around for Emile and Emile wanted to read them.
(c) The tutor threatened to humiliate Emile if he did not know his letters.
(d) The tutor cajoled Emile with praise and gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rousseau define a happy life?

2. What is the ultimate goal of Rousseau's educational philosophy?

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

4. How many children did Rousseau have?

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

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