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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 does Rousseau say unites men and women?
(a) Self-loathing.
(b) Basic biology.
(c) Spiritual aspiration.
(d) Common humanity.

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

3. How did the priest enter the clergy?
(a) He followed directions.
(b) He bribed a bishop.
(c) He bought his pastorate from a friend.
(d) He followed his own spiritual path.

4. How does Rousseau say selfishness is ever satisfied?
(a) It is satisfied with wealth and power.
(b) It is perfected in familial duty.
(c) It is satisfied in nationalism.
(d) It is never satisfied.

5. What paradox does Rousseau observe in the relations of the sexes?
(a) They are always around each other and don't understand each other at all.
(b) They share many utensils, but use them for very different jobs.
(c) They use the same language but understand very different things.
(d) They are quite different and yet quite similar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say is cruel and unjust in a man's behavior?

2. How much work does Rousseau recommend for Emile?

3. How does Rousseau say a woman's gentleness will affect men's power?

4. What condition does the priest impose on his advice?

5. How many important long-term relationships had Rousseau had by the time he wrote "Emile"?

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