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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 does Rousseau say preceded what men are coming to?
(a) Socratism.
(b) Sophism.
(c) Barbarism.
(d) Enlightenment.

2. What does Rousseau say science inherently is?
(a) Good for society.
(b) Captivating.
(c) A way to better ourselves.
(d) Dangerous.

3. What is needed by arts according to Rousseau?
(a) Riches.
(b) Paint.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Museums.

4. How do people see the weak according to Rousseau?
(a) Enslaved.
(b) In power.
(c) People try to not to see them.
(d) As ignorant.

5. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?
(a) It was forgotten.
(b) It was taken over by new philosophers.
(c) It was cast aside.
(d) It was resurrected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau want his countrymen to submit to?

2. What is Rousseau using the dedication for?

3. What is Chapter 1 about?

4. What does Rousseau claim people can look at to discover the current nature of humanity?

5. What is the First Discourse about according to the Introduction?

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