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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What follows the spread of knowledge according to the First Discourse?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Corruption.
(c) Chaos.
(d) Riches.

2. What does Rousseau wonder is improved or undermined by restoring the arts and sciences?
(a) Morality.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Values.

3. What does Rousseau say is hidden in society?
(a) A chariot of intelligence.
(b) A boatload of art.
(c) A car of knowledge.
(d) A train of vices.

4. What does Rousseau argue the arts force men to recognize?
(a) The greatness of their leaders.
(b) Their piety.
(c) Talent.
(d) Their own weakness.

5. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences have aided the suppression of?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Evil.
(d) Monarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What displays apparent contradiction between virtue and enlightenment according to Rousseau in the First Discourse?

2. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke critiquing?

3. What was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?

4. How can what Rousseau say fell apart survive under?

5. What did the "philosophes" think would happen to a society where false beliefs wither?

(see the answer key)

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