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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say a man should have learned in his first 25 years?

2. What does Rousseau say an adolescent's new powers and experiences cause him or her to do?

3. Which student does Rousseau say will learn quickest?

4. Which philosopher does Rousseau cite by name in the section on Submission?

5. What is Rousseau's focus in Chapter 1, Book 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Rousseau's experience of raising his children?

2. How was "Emile" received?

3. What does Rousseau mean when he says that he wants children to learn ignorance?

4. Why does Rousseau assert the need for honesty with respect to Emile, the student?

5. How does Rousseau say that ignorance helps perception?

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

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

8. Describe Rousseau's childhood and early career.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship between Emile and Rousseau? Would Emile's education be a success or a failure if he ended up writing a book like "Emile"? Is the book intended to prevent him from having to write a book of his own?

Essay Topic 2

Write a book review of "Emile". What does it set out to do, and how does it accomplish that goal? Is it successful? IS it still relevant today, aside from having historical meaning?

Essay Topic 3

How did Rousseau design the book "Emile" in order to avoid the dangers he attributes to books?

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