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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 was the dominant idea in Europe when Rousseau wrote "Emile"?
(a) That knowledge comes from God.
(b) That knowledge comes from the senses.
(c) That knowledge is innate.
(d) That all knowledge is just remembering.

2. What does the term 'lover' mean as Rousseau applies it to Emile and Sophy?
(a) They have already consummated their relationship.
(b) They are pregnant.
(c) They are engaged.
(d) They are considering marrying.

3. What does Rousseau say an adolescent's new powers and experiences cause him or her to do?
(a) Chafe against constraints.
(b) Discover new laws.
(c) Submit to authorities.
(d) Speak with new authority.

4. How does the exposition shift at the beginning of Book 4, Chapter 3?
(a) Rousseau resumes the discourse.
(b) The watchmaker takes over the discourse.
(c) The priest takes a threatening tone.
(d) Rousseau interjects that he is leaving the discourse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the adolescent's strength allow him to do?

2. How is Book 5, Chapter 2 different from the previous chapters?

3. How has Emile come to feel about Sophy as Book 5, Chapter 3 begins?

4. What does Rousseau say man should study before he travels?

5. What does Rousseau say is the particular challenge for women?

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