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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 is the consequence of too many slips in the child-rearing process?
(a) The child becomes a coward.
(b) The child becomes well adjusted.
(c) The child becomes too obedient.
(d) The child becomes a tyrant.

2. What kind of background does Rousseau say he came from?
(a) Openly sensual.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Libertine.
(d) Chaste.

3. What will the principles the author recommends for Emile do for him?
(a) Butter his bread.
(b) Serve as means to his ends.
(c) Line his pockets.
(d) Stand him in good stead.

4. What was the official perception of "Emile"?
(a) Rousseau was challenging common sense.
(b) Rousseau was being disobedient to the rulers of France.
(c) Rousseau was encouraging readers to break the law.
(d) Rousseau was committing treason.

5. When should children begin book learning, in Rousseau's opinion?
(a) As soon as they are walking.
(b) After they have had direct experience.
(c) After they have learned to write.
(d) As soon as they can read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What field did the priest explore after leaving the church?

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

3. What does Rousseau recommend for Emile concerning sexual experience?

4. How did Rousseau lose his apprenticeship?

5. What does Rousseau say about selfishness?

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