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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 should mans' response to the effects of art and science on society be, as described by Rousseau?
(a) Men should be humiliated by this.
(b) Embrace it.
(c) Be humbled by it.
(d) Be proud of it.

2. What type of rights does Rousseau want the cities in his State to have?
(a) To make laws.
(b) To make war.
(c) To vote.
(d) To make peace.

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

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

5. What do few artists defend according to Rousseau in "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) Their country.
(b) Their desire.
(c) Their work.
(d) Their family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rousseau thank at the beginning of "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?

2. Which other civilizations were NOT mentioned by Rousseau as being impacted by the progress of art?

3. How many natural principles does Rousseau see in humanity at the end of "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?

4. What did Rousseau believe created physics?

5. What is much disagreement made over, according to Rousseau in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?

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