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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. What example does Rousseau use for teaching Emile to read?
(a) The tutor cajoled Emile with praise and gifts.
(b) The tutor left notes around for Emile and Emile wanted to read them.
(c) The tutor told Emile that he would be rewarded if he learned to read.
(d) The tutor threatened to humiliate Emile if he did not know his letters.

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

3. What balance does Rousseau try to strike in his child rearing?
(a) Teach strict morals and free will.
(b) Be responsive but retain authority.
(c) Create an obedient child without making him hate you.
(d) Leave the child free but also structure its learning.

4. What does Rousseau say is the rule for men?
(a) Know yourself.
(b) Be strong and active.
(c) Quest after elevated things.
(d) Overcome yourself.

5. How does Rousseau suggest telling students about where babies come from?
(a) Say that they come from the fertilization of an egg by a man's sperm.
(b) Say that they come from God.
(c) Say that they come from a stork, or another mythic beast.
(d) Say that they come from woman's body, with difficulty for the woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. When should children begin book learning, in Rousseau's opinion?

2. What will the principles the author recommends for Emile do for him?

3. How does Rousseau define a happy life?

4. What practice does Rousseau say degrades women?

5. Which philosopher was Rousseau strongly influenced by?

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