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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 makes motives hard to discern in the modern age, according to Rousseau?
(a) Society is larger and uncertainty conceals vices.
(b) Talent and beauty are not defined.
(c) Talent is defined, but not beauty.
(d) Beauty makes one work harder.

2. 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) That he will not explain it.
(c) To be selective in his research.
(d) To not be objective.

3. What does Rousseau question moral behavior could strictly be brought about by?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Compassion.

4. Why does Rousseau believe the arts and sciences are responsible for the fall and collapse of human's morality?
(a) The improve well roundedness.
(b) They corrupt human importance.
(c) They corrupt human thought.
(d) They negate human reason.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What should mans' response to the effects of art and science on society be, as described by 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. How are virtue and learning related according to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?

4. Which was NOT a result in France from leaving behind ignorance?

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

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