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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Rousseau think promulgates wicked doctrines?
(a) Artists.
(b) Philosphers.
(c) Priests.
(d) Scientists.

2. What would make an artist sad according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) If art was deemed evil.
(b) If art was banished.
(c) If no art was made.
(d) If no one cared for art.

3. What does Rousseau believe would return humans to the original state of society?
(a) Complete idleness.
(b) Complete desire.
(c) Giving up power.
(d) Incomplete passion.

4. What created ethics according to Rousseau?
(a) Pride.
(b) Greed.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Desire.

5. What does Rousseau question moral behavior could strictly be brought about by?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Tolerance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slavery makes people tend to be what according to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?

2. What does luxury generate according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

3. What does Rousseau believe is an artist's greatest compensation for his labor?

4. Describe what Rousseau felt the following did NOT do for human morals in regard to the arts and sciences.?

5. Mankind's new period of reason is a transition from what age according to Rousseau?

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