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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. How many types of inequality does Rousseau see among humans in "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One"?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

2. According to Rousseau, what do men have that is difficult to control?
(a) Desire.
(b) Anger.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Instincts.

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

4. What summarizes the end of "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One"?
(a) Calling to the gods for help.
(b) Finding power.
(c) Foregoing features of primitive man.
(d) How power came into existence.

5. Where do people begin to crowd as luxury grows, according to Rousseau?
(a) The country.
(b) The West.
(c) Cities.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT mentioned being a result of luxury?

2. What has added little to happiness in humans, according to Rousseau?

3. According to Rousseau, what is the outcome of man's labor?

4. What does Rousseau argue that men with talent should do?

5. What does Rousseau believe would return humans to the original state of society?

(see the answer key)

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