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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. What did Rousseau require in order to obtain Emile's submission at the end of the Early Childhood section?
(a) Physical force.
(b) Reasonable persuasion.
(c) Righteous anger.
(d) Resistance to the child's will.

2. Who should have the power in a family?
(a) The child.
(b) The parents.
(c) God.
(d) The nanny.

3. What does Rousseau recommend mothers should give up?
(a) Books.
(b) Breastfeeding.
(c) Foot binding.
(d) Swaddling clothes.

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

5. What does Rousseau say is the trouble with being attractive to women?
(a) Making promises in love letters, which cannot be fulfilled.
(b) Being hounded into actions one is not ready for.
(c) Getting into debt.
(d) Being overwhelmed by strong emotions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say he wants Emile to learn?

2. What is most relevant in deciding how or whether to punish a child?

3. What kind of clothing does Rousseau prefer for children?

4. What additional factor allows a child to exceed his limits?

5. Where does Rousseau say self-love is rooted?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What kind of behavior is Rousseau urging people to avoid?

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

5. Describe Rousseau's childhood and early career.

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

7. How does Rousseau say a child can be managed without interest?

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

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

10. How was "Emile" received?

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