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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 has Emile come to feel about Sophy as Book 5, Chapter 3 begins?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Devoted.
(c) Concupiscent.
(d) Ardent.

2. How does Rousseau say a woman's gentleness will affect men's power?
(a) With the effect of fertilizer on roots.
(b) With the effect of fresh air on a basement.
(c) With the effect of sun on leaves.
(d) With the effect of a stream on a stone.

3. Why does Sophy fend Emile off during their courtship?
(a) For the sake of preserving her innocence.
(b) For the sake of her honor.
(c) For the sake of her sanity.
(d) For the sake of heightening the expectations for the wedding.

4. What kind of approach does Rousseau advocate for parents when their children are hurt?
(a) Punitive approach: punish the child for getting hurt.
(b) Drastic approach: take the child to a doctor immediately.
(c) Moderate approach: let the child see that he will be all right.
(d) Hands-off approach: let the child fend for himself.

5. What quality is necessary for any marriage to succeed, in Rousseau's opinion?
(a) Romance.
(b) Obedience.
(c) Cooperation.
(d) Mutual affection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What field did the priest explore after leaving the church?

2. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?

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

4. In what does Rousseau say selfishness is rooted?

5. What distinction does epistemology seek to make?

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