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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 does the author offer to the reader of Book 4, Chapter 2?
(a) Examples for their resumption of prayers.
(b) Rewards for their devotion.
(c) Sympathy for their troubles.
(d) Guidance for their skepticism.

2. What does Rousseau say is new for adolescents?
(a) Knowledge and fear.
(b) Perception and judgment.
(c) Desire and family.
(d) Passions and humility.

3. What argument does Rousseau use to support his emphasis on the need for physical activity in children?
(a) He refutes philosophers' claims to the contrary.
(b) He appeals to the reader's common sense.
(c) He cites philosophers who agree with him.
(d) He refers to studies that have been conducted.

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

5. What does Rousseau say is cruel and unjust in a man's behavior?
(a) To reduce woman to a spiritual symbol.
(b) To force a woman to raise children.
(c) To give children up for adoption.
(d) To fail to ensure a woman's safety.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Rousseau lose his apprenticeship?

2. What kind of background does Rousseau say he came from?

3. What allows adolescents to reach a developmental peak in adolescence?

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

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

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