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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 recommend mothers should give up?
(a) Swaddling clothes.
(b) Foot binding.
(c) Breastfeeding.
(d) Books.

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

3. What does Sophy's name mean?
(a) Power.
(b) Love.
(c) Experience.
(d) Wisdom.

4. What single subject is Book 4, Chapter 2 devoted to?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Sexuality.
(c) Religion.
(d) Epistemology.

5. What does Emile say he will need if he becomes independent of other men?
(a) Steady work.
(b) Nature.
(c) Family.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what does Rousseau want to protect children?

3. How does Rousseau say selfishness is ever satisfied?

4. How had Rousseau raised his children?

5. What does the author offer to the reader of Book 4, Chapter 2?

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