The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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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. When did Rousseau die?
(a) 1789.
(b) 1777.
(c) 1778.
(d) 1804.

2. What does Rousseau say men can do in the present?
(a) Appreciate arts.
(b) Deceive.
(c) Understand sciences.
(d) Read Rousseau's book.

3. What question does Rousseau try to answer about society?
(a) Is society good for animals?
(b) Is society good for men?
(c) Is society accepting the rule of the kings?
(d) Is society ready for change?

4. What does Rousseau say at the end of Chapter 1 might contradict virtue?
(a) Education.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Religion.
(d) Sciences.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences restrict?

3. What does the pursuit of art and science not teach citizens?

4. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?

5. What contradiction was Rousseau trying to illuminate?

(see the answer key)

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