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

2. Human morals are not improved by what subject according to Rousseau?
(a) Engineering.
(b) Religion.
(c) The sciences.
(d) The arts.

3. What does Rousseau argue at the beginning of "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) Many civilizations believe that science arose from an enemy of humanity.
(b) That the arts are corrupt.
(c) Many civilizations believe that art arose from an enemy of humanity.
(d) That the government is corrupt.

4. Who spread knowledge to the masses, according to Rousseau?
(a) Kings.
(b) Historians.
(c) Textbook writers.
(d) Priests.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has destroyed taste, according to the end of "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

2. Who does Rousseau think promulgates wicked doctrines?

3. What type of rights does Rousseau want the cities in his State to have?

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

5. According to Rousseau, why does science lead to war?

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