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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau believe would return humans to the original state of society?
(a) Incomplete passion.
(b) Complete desire.
(c) Complete idleness.
(d) Giving up power.

2. What does Rousseau believe is the reason men now live apart?
(a) To keep their personal secrets.
(b) To have more land.
(c) To hide their wickedness.
(d) Secrecy is best.

3. Mankind's new period of reason is a transition from what age according to Rousseau?
(a) America's industrialism.
(b) Rome's fall of empire.
(c) Europe's fall of empire.
(d) Europe's barbarism.

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

5. What does Rousseau say arts require?
(a) Luxury.
(b) Talent.
(c) Power.
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is wasting time viewed by society today, according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

2. Why does Rousseau think men lie under restraint?

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. What is Rousseau's biggest worry when discussing the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences in?

5. What does Rousseau believe ensures wicked doctrines corrupting life forever?

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