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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author of the introduction suggest was the reason for the success of "Emile" as a book?
(a) There was a renewed interest in child-rearing theories.
(b) It was controversial.
(c) It brought child rearing up to date with modern philosophies.
(d) It codified long-held beliefs.

2. What is Rousseau's focus in Chapter 1, Book 3?
(a) Truth and falsehood.
(b) Weakness and strength.
(c) Knowledge and ignorance.
(d) Innocence and experience.

3. What allows adolescents to reach a developmental peak in adolescence?
(a) The attainment of sexual maturity.
(b) The lack of sexual desire.
(c) The fluidity of sexual identification.
(d) The beginnings of sexual desire.

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

5. What is Rousseau's ideal for child rearing?
(a) Do away with inner conflicts.
(b) Instill obedience as the solution to inner conflicts.
(c) Make children aware of their inner conflicts.
(d) Instill self-reliance as the solution to inner conflicts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say an adolescent's new powers and experiences cause him or her to do?

2. What does Rousseau say about self-love?

3. What does Rousseau say he wants Emile to learn?

4. What does Rousseau recommend for children, along with physical activity?

5. Against what does Rousseau warn teachers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rousseau say a child can be managed without interest?

2. What kind of strength does Rousseau want to engender in a child?

3. How does Rousseau describe man's second birth?

4. Why does Rousseau say that it is vital, when relating to a child, to be responsive while yet retaining authority?

5. How does Rousseau contrast book learning and experiential learning?

6. What does Rousseau believe the parents' roles should be in raising a boy?

7. Why does Rousseau assert the need for honesty with respect to Emile, the student?

8. What does Rousseau say are the dangers of libertinism?

9. Describe the motivational power Rousseau attributes to interest.

10. How does Rousseau say that ignorance helps perception?

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