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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 say humanity possessed even before the advent of art?
(a) Paintings.
(b) Morality.
(c) Knowledge of what is beautiful.
(d) Patience.

2. What type of government does Rousseau say has no rationale and is against nature?
(a) Hereditary monarchy.
(b) Republic.
(c) Oligarchy.
(d) Democracy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Rousseau concerned about in the treatment of the topic of Chapter 1?

3. What part of society increased according to Rousseau?

4. What is best represented by the "Philosophes"?

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

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