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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 does "A Discourse on Inequality" of Rousseau's focus on aside from morality?
(a) Political equality.
(b) The outcome of equality.
(c) Results of inequality.
(d) Detriment.

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

3. According to Rousseau, who destroyed human compassion?
(a) Modern depravity.
(b) Power.
(c) Desire.
(d) Greed.

4. What does luxury generate according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) Power.
(b) Greed.
(c) Social classes.
(d) Time wasted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does amore-propre preserve?

2. How many types of inequality does Rousseau see among humans in "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One"?

3. Who spread knowledge to the masses, according to Rousseau?

4. According to Rousseau, what do passions allow for the human?

5. What does Rousseau say arts require?

(see the answer key)

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