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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What argument does Rousseau use to support his emphasis on the need for physical activity in children?
(a) He cites philosophers who agree with him.
(b) He refutes philosophers' claims to the contrary.
(c) He refers to studies that have been conducted.
(d) He appeals to the reader's common sense.

2. What allows adolescents to reach a developmental peak in adolescence?
(a) The beginnings of sexual desire.
(b) The lack of sexual desire.
(c) The attainment of sexual maturity.
(d) The fluidity of sexual identification.

3. Against what does Rousseau warn teachers?
(a) Dishonesty with their students.
(b) Giving students too much freedom.
(c) Consorting with their students.
(d) Simplifying the truth.

4. Where does Rousseau say self-love is rooted?
(a) In self-awareness and natural affection.
(b) In fear of the world.
(c) In stifling education.
(d) In excessive desire.

5. Who tried to punish Rousseau for writing "Emile"?
(a) Bureaucrats.
(b) The aristocracy.
(c) Public authorities.
(d) Townspeople in his city.

6. What does Rousseau recommend for children, along with physical activity?
(a) Complete freedom.
(b) Stern discipline.
(c) Restrictive diet.
(d) Fresh air.

7. What does Rousseau say is new for adolescents?
(a) Desire and family.
(b) Passions and humility.
(c) Knowledge and fear.
(d) Perception and judgment.

8. What does Rousseau say about selfishness?
(a) That it is a stage everyone passes through.
(b) That it is a beast.
(c) That it is the last stage of a man's growth.
(d) That it is healthy and natural.

9. What does the author of the introduction suggest was the reason for the success of "Emile" as a book?
(a) There was a renewed interest in child-rearing theories.
(b) It brought child rearing up to date with modern philosophies.
(c) It codified long-held beliefs.
(d) It was controversial.

10. How does Rousseau believe physical activity affects perception?
(a) He believes it teaches students to feel their emotions.
(b) He believes it sharpens perception.
(c) He believes it attunes students to spiritual perception.
(d) He believes it suppresses disruptive emotions.

11. What is the consequence of too many slips in the child-rearing process?
(a) The child becomes a tyrant.
(b) The child becomes a coward.
(c) The child becomes well adjusted.
(d) The child becomes too obedient.

12. Whom does Rousseau address in Chapter 1, Book 3?
(a) Adolescents.
(b) Children.
(c) Infants.
(d) Mothers.

13. What kind of strength does Rousseau say adolescents attain?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Physical.
(d) Moral.

14. Whom does Rousseau address directly in the section on submission?
(a) Mothers.
(b) Tutors.
(c) Clergy.
(d) Gentlemen.

15. From what does Rousseau want to protect children?
(a) Fear of embarrassment.
(b) Fear of failure.
(c) Fear of Hell.
(d) Fear of hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Rousseau when he wrote "Emile"?

2. What kind of mother does Rousseau address himself to?

3. What is the customary view of children, according to Rousseau?

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

5. What kind of background does Rousseau say he came from?

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