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

2. Who does Rousseau think promulgates wicked doctrines?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Philosphers.
(c) Priests.
(d) Artists.

3. What type of state is Rousseau interested in having?
(a) One that is powerful.
(b) One that is uninterested by conquest.
(c) One that is poor.
(d) One that is interested by conquest.

4. What does Rousseau argue that men with talent should do?
(a) Show compassion.
(b) Live in exile.
(c) Be humble.
(d) Reap glory and remain obscure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of the arts and sciences becoming despotic, according to Rousseau?

2. 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"?

3. What can only be brought about by ignorance given its results according to Rousseau?

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

5. Why does Rousseau think men lie under restraint?

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