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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 fell apart according to Rousseau?
(a) The upperclass way of life.
(b) The French monarchy.
(c) Totalitarian government.
(d) Arts and sciences.

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

3. What is the First Discourse about according to the Introduction?
(a) Frederick the Great's accomplishments.
(b) An attack on Locke.
(c) Popular enlightenment corrupts morals.
(d) Monarchy is a good government.

4. What does Rousseau say that the men will soon require?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Patience.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Arts.

5. What is, in science, more likely to result from speculation than truth?
(a) Receiving research funding.
(b) Mistakes.
(c) Error.
(d) A workable product.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke critiquing?

2. What does Rousseau say might result only in ignorance?

3. When did Rousseau die?

4. What does Rousseau say men can hide from open discernment?

5. What does Rousseau say increased in France?

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