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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 was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Enlightened Despotism.

2. What does Rousseau argue the arts force men to reward people based on?
(a) Birth.
(b) Appearance.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Fortune.

3. What does Rousseau say sciences does not improve?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Riches.
(c) Morals.
(d) Intelligence.

4. How does the Introduction classify both Hobbes and Locke?
(a) Ancient.
(b) Classical.
(c) Pre-modern.
(d) Modern.

5. What does Rousseau say men came to love?
(a) The restriction imposed by arts and sciences.
(b) Sciences.
(c) Arts.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Rousseau die?

2. What type of government does Rousseau say has no rationale and is against nature?

3. Why does Rousseau say humanity remains secure?

4. What does Rousseau say humanity possessed even before the advent of art?

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

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