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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 saddened the priest after he left the church?
(a) The years he had wasted in celibacy.
(b) The obedience he had submitted to.
(c) The restrictions he had placed himself under.
(d) The ignorance he discovered in himself.

2. What is the ultimate goal of Rousseau's educational philosophy?
(a) A student who can observe the laws of the government and of the church.
(b) A student who can quote scripture for anything that happens, no matter how rare or unusual.
(c) A student who can discern the difference between not knowing and ineffective grasps at knowledge.
(d) A student who acts as a repository for facts and theories for the benefit of the society around him.

3. What kind of opinions does Rousseau seem to hold, as he talks about book learning?
(a) Anti-intellectual.
(b) Devotional.
(c) Reverential.
(d) Skeptical.

4. How does Rousseau characterize his times?
(a) He says that there is more going on in his times than ever before in history.
(b) He says that his times are close to the end of time.
(c) He says that his times have become complacent, and need to be stimulated by enterprising men.
(d) He says that his times are desperate, and good men will be needed to improve the health of nations.

5. What kind of mother does Rousseau address himself to?
(a) Mothers who believe in God.
(b) Mothers who follow the rules.
(c) Mothers who have traditions.
(d) Mothers who think for themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Rousseau's childhood household like?

2. How does the priest describe the period after he left the church?

3. How does Emile feel when his tutor assigns him the task that must be completed before he can marry?

4. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?

5. What advantage does physical activity confer on a student?

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