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

2. How did Rousseau feel men treated morality before art?
(a) Men had a rude but natural morality.
(b) Men ignored it.
(c) Men were ignorant to it.
(d) With passion.

3. Which was NOT a result in France from leaving behind ignorance?
(a) Equality.
(b) Luxury.
(c) Increased slavery.
(d) Profligacy.

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

5. According to Rousseau, what led to the degeneration of society?
(a) The establishment of beauty.
(b) The progress of talent.
(c) The progress of art.
(d) The establishment of talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mankind's new period of reason is a transition from what age according to Rousseau?

2. 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?

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

4. Why does Rousseau think men lie under restraint?

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

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