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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is much disagreement made over, according to Rousseau in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?
(a) The nature of greed.
(b) The nature of man.
(c) The evolution of greed.
(d) The evolution of man.

3. According to Rousseau, why does science lead to war?
(a) It produces better weapons.
(b) It gives knowledge.
(c) It allows plan of attacks.
(d) It enables the desire of revenge.

4. How does Rousseau believe men should feel at the state of leaving ignorance?
(a) Humiliated.
(b) Discerned.
(c) Ambivalent.
(d) Proud.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Describe what Rousseau felt the following did NOT do for human morals in regard to the arts and sciences.?

3. 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?

4. Which of the following does Rousseau NOT want the youth to seek?

5. Who did Rousseau praise for his ignorance in "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part 1"?

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