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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. Where did Rousseau analyze the effects of the arts and sciences on at the end of "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences. Part 1"?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

2. Describe what Rousseau felt the following did NOT do for human morals in regard to the arts and sciences.?
(a) Affect them.
(b) Strengthen them.
(c) Worsen them.
(d) Improve them.

3. What does Rousseau believe is an artist's greatest compensation for his labor?
(a) Admiration.
(b) Display.
(c) Praise.
(d) Money.

4. What is Rousseau's biggest worry when discussing the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences in?
(a) To not be objective.
(b) To be selective in his research.
(c) That he will not explain it.
(d) It is difficult to treat the subject properly.

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

Short Answer 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"?

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

3. What did Rousseau believe created physics?

4. What would make an artist sad according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

5. According to Rousseau, what led to the degeneration of society?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rousseau feel humans are called to, according "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix"?

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

3. Explain why Rousseau feels ignorance has been praised.

4. What is the main task of "A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality"?

5. Why is there no benefit in man's private interest according to Rousseau in "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix"?

6. In "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One", what passion does Rousseau worry about and why?

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

8. Explain how the revival of the arts and sciences affected society according to Rousseau in "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I".

9. What is the general will composed of, according to "Chapter 7, A Discourse on Political Economy"?

10. According to Rousseau, how is it a paradox that the government makes man both free and subjects?

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