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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 helped in establishing a career?
(a) By support from a mentor and benefactor.
(b) By support from his parents.
(c) By support from the deans at the Sorbonne.
(d) By his relationships with women.

2. When should children begin book learning, in Rousseau's opinion?
(a) As soon as they can read.
(b) After they have learned to write.
(c) As soon as they are walking.
(d) After they have had direct experience.

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

4. How does Rousseau suggest we see childhood?
(a) As a perfect state in itself.
(b) As a time in itself.
(c) As a stage in the man's development.
(d) As the goal for all men's development.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the official perception of "Emile"?

2. How old was Rousseau when he wrote "Emile"?

3. What was the convention for authors of unconventional books in Europe?

4. How did the man to whom Rousseau was apprenticed treat Rousseau?

5. How did Rousseau lose his apprenticeship?

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