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

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

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

4. What does Rousseau argue enlightenment usually produces?
(a) Luxury.
(b) Better rulers.
(c) Laziness.
(d) Better life for everyone.

5. What does Rousseau say might result only in ignorance?
(a) Blindly following the philosophers.
(b) Moral behavior.
(c) Bad education
(d) Studying art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not superior to the present day?

2. When did Rousseau flee France?

3. What question does Rousseau try to answer about society?

4. When did Rousseau die?

5. What follows the spread of knowledge according to the First Discourse?

(see the answer key)

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