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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. Who begins to have an influence on the child after the mother has weaned the boy?
(a) The siblings.
(b) The nanny.
(c) God.
(d) The tutor.

2. How does Rousseau define a happy life?
(a) A life of devotion to spiritual growth.
(b) A life with more pleasure than pain.
(c) A life of good work done well among good people.
(d) A life with freedom from want and suffering.

3. What kind of mother does Rousseau address himself to?
(a) Mothers who believe in God.
(b) Mothers who think for themselves.
(c) Mothers who follow the rules.
(d) Mothers who have traditions.

4. What trait is needed in tutors who are trying to win a student's submission?
(a) Deceitfulness.
(b) Earnestness.
(c) Love of virtue.
(d) Cleverness.

5. What does Rousseau recommend mothers should give up?
(a) Books.
(b) Breastfeeding.
(c) Swaddling clothes.
(d) Foot binding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Rousseau address directly in the section on submission?

2. What is Rousseau's ideal for child rearing?

3. How was Rousseau helped in establishing a career?

4. What kind of clothing does Rousseau prefer for children?

5. What does the field of epistemology concern itself with?

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