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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 is not superior to the present day?
(a) Nature of man.
(b) Science.
(c) Art.
(d) Intelligence.

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

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

4. What is best represented by the "Philosophes"?
(a) Changes in the Monarchy.
(b) The Enlightenment.
(c) Democracy.
(d) The French Revolution.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?

2. What does Rousseau say is the reason for the increase he saw in France?

3. What does Rousseau say increased in France?

4. What does Rousseau say the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences do?

5. What does Rousseau say at the end of Chapter 1 might contradict virtue?

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