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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 old was Rousseau when he wrote "Emile"?
(a) In his 60s.
(b) In his 50s.
(c) In his 30s.
(d) In his 40s.

2. If someone published under his/her own name, what question did he/her confront?
(a) Whether readers would write to them personally.
(b) Whether the people in their city would acknowledge or shun them.
(c) Whether their social superiors would punish or reward them.
(d) Whether their family would disown them.

3. What is it that allows an adolescent to exceed his limits?
(a) A strength that had always been there, unused.
(b) A strength he assumes by strict physical training.
(c) A strength that he did not know he had.
(d) A strength he attains as the reward for competition against his peers.

4. Whom does Rousseau address directly in the section on submission?
(a) Gentlemen.
(b) Mothers.
(c) Clergy.
(d) Tutors.

5. What does Rousseau recommend mothers should give up?
(a) Swaddling clothes.
(b) Books.
(c) Breastfeeding.
(d) Foot binding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who should have the power in a family?

2. What additional factor allows a child to exceed his limits?

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

4. How was Rousseau helped in establishing a career?

5. Rousseau contrasts book learning with what kind of learning?

(see the answer key)

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