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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rousseau think the gods will react to people forming a more perfect union?
(a) They will smile on them.
(b) They will teach them.
(c) They will bless them.
(d) They will curse them.

2. According to Rousseau, who destroyed human compassion?
(a) Modern depravity.
(b) Desire.
(c) Greed.
(d) Power.

3. What does Rousseau want to know about the "strong"?
(a) Why they do not serve the weak.
(b) How they came to serve the weak.
(c) Why they serve the weak.
(d) Who serves the strong.

4. What cannot be uncovered about nature's inequality, according to Rousseau?
(a) The result.
(b) The reason.
(c) The source.
(d) The detriment.

5. What does Rousseau believe helped man use nature?
(a) Force.
(b) Natural reason.
(c) Instinct.
(d) Free will.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rousseau, what does moral inequality clash with?

2. What makes use of human understanding, according to Rousseau?

3. What was the result of new tools being invented, according to Rousseau?

4. Which of the following was NOT mentioned being a result of luxury?

5. Where does Rousseau question language evolved from?

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