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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 is the worst thing a man can think about in regard to his child, according to Rousseau?
(a) Wondering whether it will survive childhood.
(b) Wondering whether it will succeed.
(c) Wondering whether it will be good.
(d) Wondering whether it is actually his.

2. What field did the priest explore after leaving the church?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Philology.
(d) Education.

3. What proportion of children reached adulthood in Rousseau's time?
(a) Half.
(b) All.
(c) Three quarters.
(d) A quarter.

4. How does Emile feel when his tutor assigns him the task that must be completed before he can marry?
(a) Displeased.
(b) Daunted.
(c) Eager.
(d) Afraid.

5. What does Rousseau say children are working within as they attain their strength?
(a) Their inherent innocence.
(b) Their times.
(c) The spectrum of ancient knowledge.
(d) Their own range and mode.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau recommend for children, along with physical activity?

2. Where does Rousseau say a woman's status is highest?

3. What does Rousseau explicate regarding selfishness?

4. How was Rousseau rewarded for writing "Emile"?

5. What trade did Rousseau apprentice in?

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