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

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

3. What does Rousseau think artistic progress produces?
(a) Riches.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Corruption.

4. What should the preface of the Second Discourse say philosophers must focus on?
(a) Inequality between men and women.
(b) Nature of man.
(c) The oppression of the masses.
(d) Why philosophers are great.

5. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences have aided the suppression of?
(a) Evil.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Monarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say increased in France?

2. What does Rousseau say preceded what men are coming to?

3. Where was Rousseau born according to the Introduction?

4. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?

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

(see the answer key)

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