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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Book 4 : Chapter 1, Manhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the adolescent's strength allow him to do?
(a) Understand human nature.
(b) Complete a masterpiece and enter a trade.
(c) Exceed earlier limits.
(d) Compete with adults.

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

3. Rousseau contrasts book learning with what kind of learning?
(a) Learning from watching.
(b) Learning from dictation.
(c) Hands-on learning.
(d) Learning from competition.

4. What kind of approach does Rousseau advocate for parents when their children are hurt?
(a) Punitive approach: punish the child for getting hurt.
(b) Drastic approach: take the child to a doctor immediately.
(c) Hands-off approach: let the child fend for himself.
(d) Moderate approach: let the child see that he will be all right.

5. What was Rousseau's childhood household like?
(a) Harsh and silent.
(b) Violent and chaotic.
(c) Cosmopolitan and literary.
(d) Loving and gentle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Rousseau helped in establishing a career?

2. What trait is needed in tutors who are trying to win a student's submission?

3. What is it that allows an adolescent to exceed his limits?

4. How does Rousseau say selfishness is ever satisfied?

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

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