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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which was NOT a result in France from leaving behind ignorance?
(a) Increased slavery.
(b) Profligacy.
(c) Luxury.
(d) Equality.

2. What is Rousseau's biggest worry when discussing the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences in?
(a) To not be objective.
(b) That he will not explain it.
(c) It is difficult to treat the subject properly.
(d) To be selective in his research.

3. Slavery makes people tend to be what according to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?
(a) Affiliated.
(b) Angry.
(c) Civilized.
(d) Equal.

4. What can only be brought about by ignorance given its results according to Rousseau?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Talent.
(c) Moral behavior.
(d) Political behavior.

5. Which other civilizations were NOT mentioned by Rousseau as being impacted by the progress of art?
(a) Ancient Egypt.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Greece.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are virtue and learning related according to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?

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

3. How did Rousseau feel men treated morality before art?

4. What does Rousseau see as possibly contradictory in "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?

5. Where did Rousseau analyze the effects of the arts and sciences on at the end of "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences. Part 1"?

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