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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. Where does Rousseau say a woman's status is highest?
(a) In the birthing room as a midwife.
(b) In any man's job.
(c) In the nursery as a mother.
(d) In a woman's job.

2. What will the principles the author recommends for Emile do for him?
(a) Stand him in good stead.
(b) Line his pockets.
(c) Serve as means to his ends.
(d) Butter his bread.

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

4. What kind of value should Sophy's skills have, in Rousseau's opinion?
(a) Spiritual value.
(b) Economic value.
(c) Practical value.
(d) Theoretical value.

5. What example does Rousseau use for teaching Emile to read?
(a) The tutor cajoled Emile with praise and gifts.
(b) The tutor threatened to humiliate Emile if he did not know his letters.
(c) The tutor told Emile that he would be rewarded if he learned to read.
(d) The tutor left notes around for Emile and Emile wanted to read them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau recommend for Emile concerning sexual experience?

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

3. What value must Sophy's parents protect for her before she is married?

4. What does Rousseau call democracy?

5. What does the term 'lover' mean as Rousseau applies it to Emile and Sophy?

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