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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. What does Rousseau's "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I" discuss about the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences and morality?
(a) If morality purifies science.
(b) How morality and corruption affect one another.
(c) If corruption negates artistic quality.
(d) If morality is purified or corrupted by arts and science.

2. What is the abuse of morality generated by, according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) The growth of inequality between men.
(b) The use of science.
(c) The growth of desire.
(d) The growth of social classes.

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

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

5. What does Rousseau understand about the idleness in children?
(a) It allows growth.
(b) It's necessary.
(c) It's a good thing.
(d) It's evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau consider to see if the contradiction he found was true?

2. Which other civilizations were NOT mentioned by Rousseau as being impacted by the progress of art?

3. What do few artists defend according to Rousseau in "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

4. Who did Rousseau praise for his ignorance in "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part 1"?

5. What was the state of France, according to Rousseau, as a result of the introduction of the arts and sciences?

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