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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, A Discourse on Political Economy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rousseau what does the chief in the state usually seek in his individual's happiness?
(a) Their objection.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Their misery.
(d) Their cry of praise.

2. Which of the following does Rousseau NOT want the youth to seek?
(a) Light.
(b) Pleasures.
(c) Repentance.
(d) Luxury.

3. What happened as words grew in number?
(a) Power.
(b) Religion.
(c) Cognition.
(d) Speech.

4. What does Rousseau feel happens to the state as a result of luxury development?
(a) The quality of life increases.
(b) It grows greedy.
(c) It grows rich, but sometimes depopulates themselves.
(d) It grows poor.

5. What is public economy, according to Rousseau?
(a) Government.
(b) Law.
(c) Religion.
(d) Virtue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau argue about the discovery of the nature man?

2. What does Rousseau say arts require?

3. What grew when the family grew, according to Rousseau?

4. What does Rousseau want all individuals to have love for?

5. Human morals are not improved by what subject according to Rousseau?

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