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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Book 3 : Chapter 1, Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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 threatened to humiliate Emile if he did not know his letters.
(c) The tutor cajoled Emile with praise and gifts.
(d) The tutor left notes around for Emile and Emile wanted to read them.

5. What does Rousseau say an adolescent's new powers and experiences cause him or her to do?
(a) Chafe against constraints.
(b) Submit to authorities.
(c) Discover new laws.
(d) Speak with new authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What allows adolescents to reach a developmental peak in adolescence?

2. Whom does Rousseau address in Chapter 1, Book 3?

3. What does Rousseau urge people to avoid?

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

5. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?

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