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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What proportion of children reached adulthood in Rousseau's time?

2. What does Rousseau say about self-love?

3. What does Rousseau contrast with the active lifestyle?

4. How does Rousseau answer Emile's question about where babies come from?

5. What is Rousseau's ideal for child rearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rousseau's childhood and early career.

2. How does Rousseau distinguish between self-love and selfishness?

3. What does Rousseau say is the source of inner conflict?

4. Describe the motivational power Rousseau attributes to interest.

5. How does Rousseau contrast book learning and experiential learning?

6. What does Rousseau say is the purpose of education?

7. Why does Rousseau propose a "moderate approach" in responding to a child's injuries?

8. According to Rousseau, what allows a child to find the extra ability that allows him to grow?

9. What does Rousseau believe the parents' roles should be in raising a boy?

10. What does Rousseau say are the dangers of libertinism?

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