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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What follows the spread of knowledge according to the First Discourse?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Riches.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Chaos.

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

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

4. Which place does the Dedication praise as a virtuous republic?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) Geneva.

5. What does Rousseau say science inherently is?
(a) A way to better ourselves.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Good for society.
(d) Captivating.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?

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

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

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

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