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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 is the ultimate goal of Rousseau's educational philosophy?
(a) A student who acts as a repository for facts and theories for the benefit of the society around him.
(b) A student who can quote scripture for anything that happens, no matter how rare or unusual.
(c) A student who can observe the laws of the government and of the church.
(d) A student who can discern the difference between not knowing and ineffective grasps at knowledge.

2. How does Rousseau believe physical activity affects perception?
(a) He believes it attunes students to spiritual perception.
(b) He believes it teaches students to feel their emotions.
(c) He believes it suppresses disruptive emotions.
(d) He believes it sharpens perception.

3. Against what does Rousseau warn teachers?
(a) Consorting with their students.
(b) Dishonesty with their students.
(c) Simplifying the truth.
(d) Giving students too much freedom.

4. What does Rousseau say is the rule for women?
(a) Arouse strength and activity in men.
(b) Bear children and be a good wife.
(c) Overcome yourself.
(d) Know yourself.

5. Where do the differences between men's and women's roles originate, in Rousseau's opinion?
(a) In a conspiracy against women.
(b) In women's conspiracies against each other.
(c) In nature.
(d) In men's competition with each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say unites men and women?

2. What does Rousseau contrast with the active lifestyle?

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

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

5. What practice does Rousseau say degrades women?

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