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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. If someone published under his/her own name, what question did he/her confront?
(a) Whether their social superiors would punish or reward them.
(b) Whether the people in their city would acknowledge or shun them.
(c) Whether readers would write to them personally.
(d) Whether their family would disown them.

2. How does Rousseau suggest we see childhood?
(a) As the goal for all men's development.
(b) As a perfect state in itself.
(c) As a time in itself.
(d) As a stage in the man's development.

3. 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.

4. What was Rousseau's childhood household like?
(a) Harsh and silent.
(b) Loving and gentle.
(c) Cosmopolitan and literary.
(d) Violent and chaotic.

5. Rousseau contrasts book learning with what kind of learning?
(a) Learning from watching.
(b) Learning from dictation.
(c) Hands-on learning.
(d) Learning from competition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rousseau say that children lack strength?

2. From what does Rousseau want to protect children?

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

4. How was Rousseau helped in establishing a career?

5. With what tone does Rousseau open Book 4 Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rousseau say about man's inherent moral nature?

2. How did Rousseau break with tradition when he published "Emile"?

3. Describe Rousseau's childhood and early career.

4. What advice does Rousseau give mothers?

5. What does Rousseau mean when he urges readers to see ignorance?

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

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

8. Describe the motivational power Rousseau attributes to interest.

9. What kind of strength does Rousseau want to engender in a child?

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

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