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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What can only be brought about by ignorance given its results according to Rousseau?
(a) Political behavior.
(b) Talent.
(c) Moral behavior.
(d) Bliss.

3. Why does Rousseau think men lie under restraint?
(a) He doesn't think they lie.
(b) To feel control.
(c) So they can hide their motives and suppress them.
(d) To be controlled.

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

5. What was the result of the arts and sciences becoming despotic, according to Rousseau?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It stifled mans' original liberty and caused people to love their slavery.
(c) The public embraced it.
(d) The public rejected it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The arts and sciences have helped human beings to repress what according to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?

3. According to Rousseau, what led to the degeneration of society?

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

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

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