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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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"?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

2. What does Rousseau believe happens with the more a human knows?
(a) Less time for mischief.
(b) More time for mischief.
(c) More time to want greed.
(d) More time to discuss topics.

3. Which other civilizations were NOT mentioned by Rousseau as being impacted by the progress of art?
(a) Rome.
(b) Ancient Egypt.
(c) Greece.
(d) Ireland.

4. Who did Rousseau praise for his ignorance in "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part 1"?
(a) Issac Newton.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What can only be brought about by ignorance given its results according to Rousseau?

3. What is Rousseau's biggest worry when discussing the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences in?

4. What should society teach men to do instead of pursuing virtue, according to Rousseau?

5. What does Rousseau argue that men with talent should do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jean-Jacques Rousseau's earliest discourse discuss?

2. According to Rousseau in "Chapter 5, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part Two" describe how the rich man becomes rich.

3. Describe how Rousseau feels society can become despotic.

4. Where does Rousseau believe many civilizations believe science arose from according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

5. Discuss how Rousseau views passions and sensation in "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One".

6. Explain how Rousseau feels about art's relationship to children.

7. Describe where patriotism must come from as discussed in "Chapter 7, A Discourse on Political Economy".

8. Describe what type of person Rousseau wants to represent the State.

9. What does Rousseau argue government came from?

10. Describe how Rousseau views the impact the size of a society has on determining an individual's motives.

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