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

Watch maker.

2. What was Rousseau's childhood household like?

Loving and gentle.

3. What trade did Rousseau apprentice in?

Engraving.

4. How did the man to whom Rousseau was apprenticed treat Rousseau?

Violently.

5. How did Rousseau lose his apprenticeship?

He ran away.

6. How was Rousseau helped in establishing a career?

By his relationships with women.

7. How old was Rousseau when he wrote "Emile"?

In his 40s.

8. Which philosopher was Rousseau strongly influenced by?

John Locke.

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