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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Rousseau say ensures interdependence of man and woman?
(a) Man's need for spiritual symbols in his life.
(b) Man's dependence on woman.
(c) Woman's need for reason.
(d) Woman's usefulness as a tool to men's work.

3. When does Rousseau recommend marriage for Emile?
(a) Not until 30.
(b) Not until 35.
(c) Whenever he falls in love with the right person.
(d) As soon as possible.

4. What metaphor does the priest use for the man who returns to his religion?
(a) Finding eternal peace.
(b) Outfitting a ship for a voyage.
(c) Reconciling with family.
(d) Healing an injury.

5. Why does woman submit to man, in Rousseau's opinion?
(a) Because of man's greater capacity for reason.
(b) Because of woman's tendency to irrationality.
(c) Because of woman's greater understanding.
(d) Because of man's greater strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the priest say does not work?

2. What condition does the priest impose on his advice?

3. Who rewarded Rousseau for writing "Emile"?

4. What does Rousseau say is the trouble with being attractive to women?

5. What is the worst thing a man can think about in regard to his child, according to Rousseau?

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