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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. What kind of approach does Rousseau advocate for parents when their children are hurt?
(a) Drastic approach: take the child to a doctor immediately.
(b) Punitive approach: punish the child for getting hurt.
(c) Moderate approach: let the child see that he will be all right.
(d) Hands-off approach: let the child fend for himself.

2. What does Rousseau say is the particular challenge for women?
(a) How to keep the house clean while taking care of children.
(b) How to rule without seeming to rule.
(c) How to lead man to his own best interest.
(d) How to submit but also to stimulate.

3. What does Rousseau say is new for adolescents?
(a) Perception and judgment.
(b) Passions and humility.
(c) Knowledge and fear.
(d) Desire and family.

4. What subject does the author address in Book 4, Chapter 3?
(a) Religion.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Morality.
(d) Sexuality.

5. What kind of religion does Rousseau urge upon Emile?
(a) Libertine religion.
(b) Laissez-faire religion.
(c) Conservative devotion.
(d) Natural religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect will marriage have on Emile?

2. What will the principles the author recommends for Emile do for him?

3. What kinds of skills does Rousseau say Sophy should have as a young woman?

4. What does Rousseau say is the purpose of education?

5. How had Rousseau raised his children?

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