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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 is purified or corrupted by arts and science.
(b) If corruption negates artistic quality.
(c) How morality and corruption affect one another.
(d) If morality purifies science.

2. According to Rousseau, which of the following did not arise as a result of leaving a state of ignorance?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Luxury.

3. What does Rousseau consider to see if the contradiction he found was true?
(a) The arts and sciences.
(b) The church.
(c) The wealth of the state.
(d) The government.

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 science arose from an enemy of humanity.
(b) That the arts are corrupt.
(c) Many civilizations believe that art arose from an enemy of humanity.
(d) That the government is corrupt.

5. 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) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does luxury generate according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

2. What is Rousseau's biggest worry when discussing the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences in?

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

4. Why does Rousseau think men lie under restraint?

5. What does Rousseau write was required in order to reach a new period of reason?

(see the answer key)

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