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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 convention for authors of unconventional books in Europe?
(a) They would publish under their own names.
(b) They would publish in another language first.
(c) They would self-publish.
(d) They would publish under pseudonyms.

2. What does Rousseau say he wants Emile to learn?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Discipline.

3. What are Sophy's skills?
(a) She is good with her hands.
(b) She is well read in philosophy.
(c) She is an empathetic listener.
(d) She is a good cook.

4. What does Rousseau say Emile has been protected from in his education?
(a) Being satisfied with what he has.
(b) Wanting what was beyond his grasp.
(c) Knowing evil.
(d) Knowing his strength.

5. What does Rousseau say Emile can say at the end of each day?
(a) I am stronger.
(b) I have more.
(c) I know more.
(d) I am less afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rousseau define a happy life?

2. What kinds of skills does Rousseau say Sophy should have as a young woman?

3. How does Rousseau explain the relations of the sexes?

4. How does Rousseau recommend a man gain knowledge of different nations?

5. What does Rousseau say is new for adolescents?

(see the answer key)

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