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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 the pursuit of art and science not teach citizens?
(a) To take care of themselves.
(b) To grow their own food.
(c) To question authority.
(d) To be virtuous.

2. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke trying to avoid when they were building their theories?
(a) Metaphysical disputes.
(b) Discussion about the law of nature.
(c) Displeasing the King.
(d) Having the same theory as Rousseau.

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

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

5. What does Rousseau argue the arts force men to recognize?
(a) Their piety.
(b) The greatness of their leaders.
(c) Talent.
(d) Their own weakness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rousseau reject the notion of natural law?

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

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

4. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences restrict?

5. What does Rousseau think artistic progress produces?

(see the answer key)

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