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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Rousseau born according to the Introduction?
(a) Nice.
(b) Geneva.
(c) Lyon.
(d) Paris.

2. What is needed by arts according to Rousseau?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Paint.
(c) Museums.
(d) Riches.

3. What does Rousseau say cannot be prevented among men?
(a) Love.
(b) Luxury.
(c) Hatred.
(d) War.

4. What does Rousseau say is hidden in society?
(a) A chariot of intelligence.
(b) A car of knowledge.
(c) A boatload of art.
(d) A train of vices.

5. What does Rousseau say men came to love?
(a) Arts.
(b) The restriction imposed by arts and sciences.
(c) Sciences.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the wicked man Rousseau met weep for?

2. Who is Chapter 3 dedicated to?

3. What type of government does Rousseau say has no rationale and is against nature?

4. Who theorizes that political authority originates with the father?

5. What contradiction was Rousseau trying to illuminate?

(see the answer key)

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