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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 say men can hide from open discernment?
(a) Their motives.
(b) Their love of God.
(c) Science.
(d) Their incompetence.

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

3. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences restrict?
(a) Ability to think.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Intelligence.

4. What does Rousseau say is hidden in society?
(a) A boatload of art.
(b) A train of vices.
(c) A chariot of intelligence.
(d) A car of knowledge.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Chapter 1 about?

3. What does Rousseau say that the men will soon require?

4. When did Rousseau flee France?

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

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