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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. Who should the law rule in Rousseau's perfect city?
(a) Only the poor.
(b) Everyone, but him.
(c) Only the rich.
(d) All.

2. What does Rousseau say became of arts and sciences?
(a) A ghetto for rich people.
(b) Easy to access.
(c) Dictatorial.
(d) Open.

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

4. What does Rousseau argue generates ethics?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Pride.
(d) Religion.

5. What do lazy children perform according to Rousseau?
(a) Wicked deeds.
(b) Great art.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Play games.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do men separate themselves according to Rousseau?

2. What does Rousseau say artists rarely are?

3. What collapses with riches according to Rousseau?

4. What does Rousseau say about public praise?

5. How do people see the weak according to Rousseau?

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