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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Book 2 : Chapter 2, Submission.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does Rousseau want to protect children?
(a) Fear of failure.
(b) Fear of hurt.
(c) Fear of Hell.
(d) Fear of embarrassment.

2. What was the convention for authors of unconventional books in Europe?
(a) They would publish in another language first.
(b) They would publish under their own names.
(c) They would publish under pseudonyms.
(d) They would self-publish.

3. What was the official perception of "Emile"?
(a) Rousseau was challenging common sense.
(b) Rousseau was being disobedient to the rulers of France.
(c) Rousseau was committing treason.
(d) Rousseau was encouraging readers to break the law.

4. What does Rousseau say he wants Emile to learn?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Discipline.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Virtue.

5. What advice does Rousseau give to mothers?
(a) Care for the child's moral development above all.
(b) Confine the child's body in order to bring its soul into alignment with reason.
(c) Mortify the body in order to focus the will on the world of the spirit.
(d) Care for children physically to allow them to perceive correctly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rousseau believe physical activity affects perception?

2. What trait is needed in tutors who are trying to win a student's submission?

3. How does Rousseau suggest we see childhood?

4. What does Rousseau recommend mothers should give up?

5. What was the dominant idea in Europe when Rousseau wrote "Emile"?

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