View a FREE sample

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

2. What does Rousseau say supplies the greatest motivational force for a student?
(a) Fear of humiliation
(b) Interest.
(c) Threat of punishment.
(d) Promise of reward.

3. How many children did Rousseau have?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 0.

4. In what sense does Rousseau say that children have strength?
(a) They are strong because they do not have self-doubts.
(b) They are strong when they are compared with other children.
(c) They are strong because they can understand tough concepts.
(d) They are strong because they have not been exposed to evil yet.

5. What example does Rousseau use for teaching Emile to read?
(a) The tutor left notes around for Emile and Emile wanted to read them.
(b) The tutor told Emile that he would be rewarded if he learned to read.
(c) The tutor cajoled Emile with praise and gifts.
(d) The tutor threatened to humiliate Emile if he did not know his letters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rousseau believe physical activity affects perception?

3. What was the dominant idea in Europe when Rousseau wrote "Emile"?

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

5. If someone published under his/her own name, what question did he/her confront?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 330 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample