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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. What makes use of human understanding, according to Rousseau?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Law.
(c) Nature.
(d) Brain.

2. What is human understanding rooted in, according to Rousseau?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Passions.
(c) Love.
(d) Compassion.

3. How does Rousseau think the gods will react to people forming a more perfect union?
(a) They will smile on them.
(b) They will teach them.
(c) They will curse them.
(d) They will bless them.

4. What does Rousseau argue that men with talent should do?
(a) Show compassion.
(b) Be humble.
(c) Live in exile.
(d) Reap glory and remain obscure.

5. What is a natural virtue considered to be, according to Rousseau?
(a) Love.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Desire.
(d) Compassion.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rousseau, what do men have that is difficult to control?

2. What summarizes the end of "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One"?

3. What should society teach men to do instead of pursuing virtue, according to Rousseau?

4. What do humans owe many of their ideas to?

5. What led to government through a non moral process?

(see the answer key)

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