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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Rousseau have?

2. When does Rousseau say manhood begins?

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

4. What was the convention for authors of unconventional books in Europe?

5. What does Rousseau say is the purpose of education?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was "Emile" received?

2. According to Rousseau, what allows a child to find the extra ability that allows him to grow?

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

4. What does Rousseau say a child's first educational experience should be?

5. How does Rousseau distinguish between self-love and selfishness?

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

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

8. Describe Rousseau's childhood and early career.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is radical about "Emile"? Cite three examples of Rousseau's radical ideas for children and children's education that made "Emile" controversial in its day. Is his work still radical today?

Essay Topic 2

What are the central terms or concepts in Rousseau's "Emile"? Do they change over time? Are they constant?

Essay Topic 3

For what kind of student is the education Rousseau describes ideal? For what kind of student would this education plan be horrible or inappropriate?

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