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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 Rousseau say about selfishness?
(a) That it is a stage everyone passes through.
(b) That it is the last stage of a man's growth.
(c) That it is healthy and natural.
(d) That it is a beast.

2. What does Rousseau say Emile can say at the end of each day?
(a) I am stronger.
(b) I know more.
(c) I am less afraid.
(d) I have more.

3. What trait is needed in tutors who are trying to win a student's submission?
(a) Deceitfulness.
(b) Cleverness.
(c) Love of virtue.
(d) Earnestness.

4. What advantage does physical activity confer on a student?
(a) Vigor to face the threats in life.
(b) Patience to face loss.
(c) Strength to overcome emotions.
(d) Hard-heartedness to face suffering.

5. What does Rousseau say changes the effects of women on young men?
(a) Violent rages.
(b) Love poetry.
(c) Hormonal flushes.
(d) Existential despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Rousseau want to protect children?

2. What does Rousseau say Emile has been protected from in his education?

3. Who begins to have an influence on the child after the mother has weaned the boy?

4. What is Rousseau's focus in Chapter 1, Book 3?

5. What was Rousseau's father's trade?

(see the answer key)

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