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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 was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Enlightened Despotism.
(c) Monarchy.
(d) Democracy.

2. What do people accept in Rousseau's perfect city?
(a) The state ruling authority.
(b) Rousseau's wisdom.
(c) Art.
(d) To be treated fairly.

3. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke critiquing?
(a) The rational basis of natural law and religion.
(b) People obsessed by material possession.
(c) The rational basis of monarchy.
(d) Rousseau's relation with Frederick the Great.

4. What does Rousseau think artistic progress produces?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Riches.

5. How can what Rousseau say fell apart survive under?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Law and government.
(c) His guidance.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of society increased according to Rousseau?

2. What is Rousseau concerned about in the treatment of the topic of Chapter 1?

3. What does Rousseau say men can do in the present?

4. What is Chapter 1 about?

5. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?

(see the answer key)

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