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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) Bliss.
(c) Moral behavior.
(d) Talent.

2. What does Rousseau argue about the discovery of the nature man?
(a) It is natural and innate.
(b) It is odd and perplexing.
(c) There is direct evidence.
(d) There is no direct evidence.

3. What should society teach men to do instead of pursuing virtue, according to Rousseau?
(a) Their role.
(b) To love.
(c) Their duty.
(d) To be humble.

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

5. According to Rousseau, in the revival, the arts and sciences existed under what entities?
(a) Reason.
(b) Reason and religion.
(c) Government and the law.
(d) Power and religion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do modern centuries see natural law?

3. What should mans' response to the effects of art and science on society be, as described by Rousseau?

4. The arts and sciences have helped human beings to repress what according to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?

5. What would history be empty without, according Rousseau?

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