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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Book 5 : Chapter 3, Emile Grows More Mature.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rousseau recommend a man gain knowledge of different nations?
(a) By knowing a sufficient number of their members.
(b) By traveling there for a year.
(c) By traveling there for at least a month.
(d) By reading as many books as possible.

2. How is Book 5, Chapter 2 different from the previous chapters?
(a) It is theoretical again.
(b) It tells a long hypothetical story.
(c) It speaks frankly from Rousseau's life experience.
(d) It gives more detailed advice.

3. How does Rousseau believe physical activity affects perception?
(a) He believes it sharpens perception.
(b) He believes it teaches students to feel their emotions.
(c) He believes it suppresses disruptive emotions.
(d) He believes it attunes students to spiritual perception.

4. What must Sophy and her parents determine in choosing a spouse for her?
(a) Whether the man is temperate.
(b) Whether the man is successful.
(c) Whether the man is wealthy.
(d) Whether she and the man are suited to each other.

5. How long does Emile plan to travel for?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Six months.
(d) A year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau want Emile to respect in the relationship between men and women?

2. What was the convention for authors of unconventional books in Europe?

3. Why did the priest feel that he had lost his entire religion?

4. What does Rousseau say is the rule for men?

5. What metaphor does the priest use for the man who returns to his religion?

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