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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Social Equality and Inequality.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who should hold the greatest advantage in Rawls’ ideal society?
(a) The rich.
(b) The poor.
(c) The royals.
(d) No one.

2. In what era was the theory of the Social Contract in favor?
(a) The Dark Ages.
(b) The Renaissance.
(c) The Modern Era.
(d) The Enlightenment.

3. What is the first virtue of social institution, according to Rawls?
(a) Militarism.
(b) Justice.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Strength.

4. Why does Utilitarian thinking not really understand the difference between persons?
(a) Utilitarianism is never applied to the individual.
(b) It perceives persons only as voters.
(c) Utilitarianism is never applied to the society.
(d) That different people’s situations mean different levels of happiness, contentment or suffering.

5. What is the Veil of Ignorance in Rawls' argument?
(a) A metaphor for a different type of belief.
(b) A metaphor to describe different types of citizens.
(c) A metaphor for not being able to tell what kind of society one will later be in.
(d) A garment worn by politicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What branch of philosophy is this book concerned with?

2. What is the greatest criticism levelled against Utilitarianism?

3. What is the second principle derived from the Original Position

4. What does the Individual lose from the Social Contract?

5. What does Rawls think a person would decide about their society if they had any choice?

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