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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rousseau say science produces war?
(a) Because it leads to new weapons.
(b) Because it makes nations jealous of each other.
(c) Because it leads to better economy.
(d) Because it leads to better men.

2. What does Rousseau say the increase of knowledge helps generate?
(a) Science.
(b) Time for vice.
(c) Worthy philosophers.
(d) Good behavior.

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

4. What does luxury generate according to Rousseau?
(a) Art.
(b) Free time.
(c) Good men.
(d) Travel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau think artistic progress produces?

2. Why does Rousseau say humanity remains secure?

3. What part of society increased according to Rousseau?

4. How does Rousseau qualify the relationship between the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences and their influence on society?

5. What does Rousseau say at the end of Chapter 1 might contradict virtue?

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