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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. How does Rousseau characterize his times?
(a) He says that there is more going on in his times than ever before in history.
(b) He says that his times are close to the end of time.
(c) He says that his times have become complacent, and need to be stimulated by enterprising men.
(d) He says that his times are desperate, and good men will be needed to improve the health of nations.

2. What did a career in the church offer the priest?
(a) Peace from desire.
(b) Upward mobility.
(c) Fulfillment in God.
(d) Security from want.

3. How long had Emile and Sophy known each other as Book 5, Chapter 3 begins?
(a) All their lives.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Five months.

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

5. What does Rousseau say man should study before he travels?
(a) The history of the countries he travels to.
(b) The language of his destination.
(c) His fellow man.
(d) His own roots and surroundings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which impulse does Emile's father say Emile should be motivated by in his marriage?

2. Who is at greatest risk in the courtship of Emile and Sophy?

3. Where does Rousseau say a woman's status is highest?

4. What did the priest feel after he left the church?

5. What had the priest in "The Creed of a Savoyard Priest" chapter lost when he left priesthood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rousseau say about when Emile should be married?

2. What skills in particular does Rousseau say Sophy should possess?

3. What does Rousseau say are the benefits and dangers of book learning?

4. To what does Rousseau attribute the differences between men and women?

5. What kind of contact is allowed between Emile and Sophy?

6. What does Emile's father tell Emile about sexual fidelity in men and women?

7. What three forces does Rousseau say are involved in preparing Sophy for marriage?

8. What is it that the priest says will allow Emile to return to his childhood religion?

9. What does Rousseau say about the conflict between the sexes?

10. What does Rousseau say is the ideal age for marrying?

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