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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who begins to have an influence on the child after the mother has weaned the boy?
(a) The siblings.
(b) God.
(c) The tutor.
(d) The nanny.

2. When does Rousseau say manhood begins?
(a) At 25.
(b) At 18.
(c) At 16.
(d) At 21.

3. What will the principles the author recommends for Emile do for him?
(a) Butter his bread.
(b) Serve as means to his ends.
(c) Stand him in good stead.
(d) Line his pockets.

4. How much freedom do Emile and Sophy have in their courtship?
(a) They can walk alone together, but cannot touch.
(b) They have taken a vow not to sleep together before marriage.
(c) They cannot touch, and they are always chaperoned.
(d) They are free to do as they like.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rousseau suggest telling students about where babies come from?

2. What kind of value should Sophy's skills have, in Rousseau's opinion?

3. What does Rousseau say an adolescent's new powers and experiences cause him or her to do?

4. What did a career in the church offer the priest?

5. Who rewarded Rousseau for writing "Emile"?

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