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

2. What does Rousseau urge people to avoid?
(a) Corruption and sin.
(b) Superstition.
(c) Gossip and rumor.
(d) Pride.

3. What does Rousseau recommend for children, along with physical activity?
(a) Complete freedom.
(b) Stern discipline.
(c) Fresh air.
(d) Restrictive diet.

4. Where does Rousseau say self-love is rooted?
(a) In excessive desire.
(b) In self-awareness and natural affection.
(c) In fear of the world.
(d) In stifling education.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which philosopher was Rousseau strongly influenced by?

2. What observation does Rousseau make about the world in the beginning of Book 4 Chapter 1?

3. What kind of opinions does Rousseau seem to hold, as he talks about book learning?

4. What advantage does physical activity confer on a student?

5. What does the field of epistemology concern itself with?

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