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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. According to Rousseau, what does moral inequality clash with?
(a) Human law.
(b) Natural right.
(c) Natural law.
(d) Human rights.

2. What grew when the family grew, according to Rousseau?
(a) Paternal affection.
(b) Maternal affection.
(c) Companionship.
(d) Trust.

3. According to Rousseau, what was life of man limited to before his interests grew?
(a) Survival.
(b) Reproduction.
(c) Family.
(d) Sensation.

4. According to Rousseau, in the revival, the arts and sciences existed under what entities?
(a) Power and religion.
(b) Reason.
(c) Reason and religion.
(d) Government and the law.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rousseau, which of the following did not arise as a result of leaving a state of ignorance?

2. What does Rousseau hope the citizens are able to keep?

3. Why does Rousseau think men lie under restraint?

4. What is much disagreement made over, according to Rousseau in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?

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

(see the answer key)

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