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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 is the abuse of morality generated by, according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) The growth of social classes.
(b) The growth of desire.
(c) The use of science.
(d) The growth of inequality between men.

2. According to Rousseau, what ancient thinker praised ignorance?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Plato.
(d) Hermes.

3. What does Rousseau hope the citizens are able to keep?
(a) Hope.
(b) Power.
(c) Faith.
(d) Their democracy.

4. Who does Rousseau thank at the beginning of "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?
(a) His wife.
(b) His sovereign lords.
(c) His children.
(d) His parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main task of Rousseau's, "The Discourse on the Origin of Inequality"?

2. What does Rousseau believe would return humans to the original state of society?

3. What created ethics according to Rousseau?

4. What does inequality cheapen according to Rousseau?

5. What must Rousseau first figure out before writing "A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality"?

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