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

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

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

4. What does Rousseau say became of arts and sciences?
(a) Dictatorial.
(b) Easy to access.
(c) A ghetto for rich people.
(d) Open.

5. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?
(a) Saint Thomas.
(b) Saint John of the Cross
(c) Saint Augustine.
(d) Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sections does the Introduction say the Second Discourse has?

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

3. How does Rousseau qualify the relationship between the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences and their influence on society?

4. What question does Rousseau try to answer about society?

5. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences have aided the suppression of?

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