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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 describe being married?
(a) As "returning to your original state."
(b) As "doing one's duty."
(c) As "sharing the fruits of one's maturity."
(d) As "acting upon the passions of society."

2. Against what kind of trap does Rousseau warn Emile?
(a) Demanding devotions.
(b) Excessive dogmas.
(c) Expensive offerings.
(d) Insufficiently rigorous faith.

3. Whom does Rousseau address in Chapter 1, Book 3?
(a) Adolescents.
(b) Mothers.
(c) Infants.
(d) Children.

4. What subject does the author address in Book 4, Chapter 3?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Religion.
(c) Sexuality.
(d) Morality.

5. With what tone does Rousseau open Book 4 Chapter 1?
(a) Reasoned explanation.
(b) Energetic lamentation.
(c) Powerful exhortation.
(d) Passionate accusation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the priest say does not work?

2. How did the priest enter the clergy?

3. How will the right amount of work affect Emile?

4. Who is at greatest risk in the courtship of Emile and Sophy?

5. What proportion of children reached adulthood in Rousseau's time?

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