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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Rousseau analyze the effects of the arts and sciences on at the end of "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences. Part 1"?
(a) Italy.
(b) England.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

2. Why does Rousseau believe the arts and sciences are responsible for the fall and collapse of human's morality?
(a) They corrupt human thought.
(b) They negate human reason.
(c) The improve well roundedness.
(d) They corrupt human importance.

3. What does Rousseau write was required in order to reach a new period of reason?
(a) A revolution.
(b) The ability to forgive.
(c) A new period of desire.
(d) A period of art.

4. What do few artists defend according to Rousseau in "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) Their country.
(b) Their desire.
(c) Their family.
(d) Their work.

5. What is Rousseau's biggest worry when discussing the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences in?
(a) That he will not explain it.
(b) To be selective in his research.
(c) To not be objective.
(d) It is difficult to treat the subject properly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which was NOT a result in France from leaving behind ignorance?

3. What should mans' response to the effects of art and science on society be, as described by Rousseau?

4. What makes motives hard to discern in the modern age, according to Rousseau?

5. What was the result of the arts and sciences becoming despotic, according to Rousseau?

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