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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau say unites men and women?
(a) Spiritual aspiration.
(b) Basic biology.
(c) Self-loathing.
(d) Common humanity.

2. What does Rousseau say children are working within as they attain their strength?
(a) Their inherent innocence.
(b) Their times.
(c) The spectrum of ancient knowledge.
(d) Their own range and mode.

3. What does Rousseau say about the first 25 years of a man's life?
(a) They go quickly.
(b) That few people survive them.
(c) They have nothing to do with the next 25 years.
(d) They are the heart of a man's character.

4. Where does Rousseau say self-love is rooted?
(a) In fear of the world.
(b) In excessive desire.
(c) In self-awareness and natural affection.
(d) In stifling education.

5. Who tried to punish Rousseau for writing "Emile"?
(a) The aristocracy.
(b) Bureaucrats.
(c) Townspeople in his city.
(d) Public authorities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say is the rule for women?

2. What does Rousseau contrast with the active lifestyle?

3. How did Rousseau lose his apprenticeship?

4. What argument does Rousseau use to support his emphasis on the need for physical activity in children?

5. What effect will marriage have on Emile?

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