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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Book 5 : Chapter 1, Sophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What example does Rousseau use for teaching Emile to read?
(a) The tutor told Emile that he would be rewarded if he learned to read.
(b) The tutor left notes around for Emile and Emile wanted to read them.
(c) The tutor cajoled Emile with praise and gifts.
(d) The tutor threatened to humiliate Emile if he did not know his letters.

2. How does Rousseau answer Emile's question about where babies come from?
(a) In polite euphemisms.
(b) He refuses to answer the question until Emile is older.
(c) Without describing sexual activity but without being deceitful.
(d) In explicit detail.

3. What does Rousseau say about self-love?
(a) It is healthy and natural.
(b) It is a beast.
(c) It is a necessary stage.
(d) It is the goal of growth.

4. What kind of opinions does Rousseau seem to hold, as he talks about book learning?
(a) Skeptical.
(b) Devotional.
(c) Anti-intellectual.
(d) Reverential.

5. What does Rousseau say ensures interdependence of man and woman?
(a) Man's need for spiritual symbols in his life.
(b) Woman's need for reason.
(c) Man's dependence on woman.
(d) Woman's usefulness as a tool to men's work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rousseau suggest telling students about where babies come from?

2. Against what does Rousseau warn teachers?

3. When does Rousseau say manhood begins?

4. What practice does Rousseau say degrades women?

5. What does Rousseau say is the danger of books?

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