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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Book 4 : Chapter 1, Manhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what tone does Rousseau open Book 4 Chapter 1?
(a) Passionate accusation.
(b) Powerful exhortation.
(c) Energetic lamentation.
(d) Reasoned explanation.

2. What kind of strength does Rousseau say adolescents attain?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Moral.

3. What is the consequence of too many slips in the child-rearing process?
(a) The child becomes too obedient.
(b) The child becomes well adjusted.
(c) The child becomes a tyrant.
(d) The child becomes a coward.

4. 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.

5. Which philosopher does Rousseau cite by name in the section on Submission?
(a) Kant.
(b) Hume.
(c) Fleury.
(d) Hegel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rousseau say selfishness is ever satisfied?

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

4. What does Rousseau say supplies the greatest motivational force for a student?

5. What was Rousseau's father's trade?

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