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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 can society no longer exist on after luxury is introduced, according to Rousseau?
(a) Private income.
(b) Peaceful existence.
(c) Crops.
(d) Plants and acorns.

2. Who did Rousseau praise for his ignorance in "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part 1"?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Plato.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Issac Newton.

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

4. What does Rousseau think humans are called to in "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix"?
(a) Happiness and wealth.
(b) Perfection and wealth.
(c) Happiness and perfection.
(d) Perfection and stability.

5. What does Rousseau argue at the beginning of "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) That the government is corrupt.
(b) Many civilizations believe that science arose from an enemy of humanity.
(c) Many civilizations believe that art arose from an enemy of humanity.
(d) That the arts are corrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau believe does not preserve one's liberty?

2. Where does Rousseau believe speech arose from?

3. What does Rousseau mention men differ in as common character starts to develop within the human?

4. Describe what Rousseau felt the following did NOT do for human morals in regard to the arts and sciences.?

5. How does Rousseau want to live and die?

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