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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 part of society increased according to Rousseau?
(a) It's reliance on science.
(b) It's thirst for knowledge?
(c) It's desire for art.
(d) It's size.

2. What does Rousseau argue enlightenment usually produces?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Luxury.
(c) Better life for everyone.
(d) Better rulers.

3. What does Rousseau argue about the the society in which he was living in the First Discourse?
(a) It is as perfect as it can be.
(b) It is morally depraved.
(c) It is on the brink of chaos.
(d) It has high moral standards.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?

2. Where was Rousseau born according to the Introduction?

3. What fell apart according to Rousseau?

4. What does Rousseau say preceded what men are coming to?

5. What is Chapter 1 about?

(see the answer key)

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