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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sections does the Introduction say the Second Discourse has?
(a) 5 sections.
(b) 6 sections.
(c) 9 sections.
(d) 4 sections.

2. What did the "philosophes" think would happen to a society where false beliefs wither?
(a) It would collapse.
(b) It would get better.
(c) Women would come to power.
(d) It would rule the world.

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

4. 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 be virtuous.
(d) To question authority.

5. What is best represented by the "Philosophes"?
(a) Democracy.
(b) The Enlightenment.
(c) The French Revolution.
(d) Changes in the Monarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke trying to avoid when they were building their theories?

2. What should the preface of the Second Discourse say philosophers must focus on?

3. How does the Introduction classify both Hobbes and Locke?

4. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke critiquing?

5. What is the First Discourse about according to the Introduction?

(see the answer key)

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