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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of government does Rousseau say has no rationale and is against nature?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Republic.
(c) Hereditary monarchy.
(d) Oligarchy.

2. What contradiction was Rousseau trying to illuminate?
(a) Enlightened despotism.
(b) Dark sun.
(c) Great kings.
(d) Honest politicians.

3. What does the pursuit of art and science not teach citizens?
(a) To question authority.
(b) To take care of themselves.
(c) To grow their own food.
(d) To be virtuous.

4. What does Rousseau say science inherently is?
(a) Good for society.
(b) A way to better ourselves.
(c) Captivating.
(d) Dangerous.

5. What should the preface of the Second Discourse say philosophers must focus on?
(a) Why philosophers are great.
(b) Inequality between men and women.
(c) Nature of man.
(d) The oppression of the masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Rousseau born according to the Introduction?

2. Which place does the Dedication praise as a virtuous republic?

3. What are the two laws of nature and natural right according to Rousseau?

4. What does Rousseau argue enlightenment usually produces?

5. What does Rousseau argue the arts force men to reward people based on?

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