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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Book 2 : Chapter 1, Early Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Rousseau rewarded for writing "Emile"?
(a) With entitlements and privileges.
(b) With money and reputation.
(c) With land and secured income.
(d) With public holidays.

2. Who tried to punish Rousseau for writing "Emile"?
(a) Public authorities.
(b) Bureaucrats.
(c) Townspeople in his city.
(d) The aristocracy.

3. How did the man to whom Rousseau was apprenticed treat Rousseau?
(a) Dispassionately.
(b) Gently.
(c) Violently.
(d) Affectionately.

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

5. How does Rousseau define a happy life?
(a) A life of devotion to spiritual growth.
(b) A life with freedom from want and suffering.
(c) A life of good work done well among good people.
(d) A life with more pleasure than pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Rousseau's childhood household like?

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

3. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?

4. Who rewarded Rousseau for writing "Emile"?

5. What trade did Rousseau apprentice in?

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