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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. Who spread knowledge to the masses, according to Rousseau?
(a) Textbook writers.
(b) Kings.
(c) Historians.
(d) Priests.

2. Who does Rousseau think promulgates wicked doctrines?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Priests.
(c) Artists.
(d) Philosphers.

3. What does Rousseau believe is an artist's greatest compensation for his labor?
(a) Praise.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Display.
(d) Money.

4. What does Rousseau argue at the beginning of "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) Many civilizations believe that art arose from an enemy of humanity.
(b) That the arts are corrupt.
(c) That the government is corrupt.
(d) Many civilizations believe that science arose from an enemy of humanity.

5. What does Rousseau believe would return humans to the original state of society?
(a) Incomplete passion.
(b) Giving up power.
(c) Complete desire.
(d) Complete idleness.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rousseau, why does science lead to war?

2. What would make an artist sad according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

3. What does Rousseau believe ensures wicked doctrines corrupting life forever?

4. What would history be empty without, according Rousseau?

5. What does Rousseau compare in his illustration in "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix"?

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