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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. What does Rousseau say matters little in the pursuit of virtue?
(a) Work.
(b) Art.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Education.

2. What does Rousseau say about public praise?
(a) Only the philosopher deserves them.
(b) Artists love them.
(c) Artists hate them.
(d) They are only good for leaders.

3. When did Rousseau die?
(a) 1777.
(b) 1789.
(c) 1804.
(d) 1778.

4. What did the "philosophes" think would happen to a society where false beliefs wither?
(a) It would collapse.
(b) It would rule the world.
(c) Women would come to power.
(d) It would get better.

5. Why do men separate themselves according to Rousseau?
(a) To think good thoughts.
(b) To hide their vice.
(c) To plot against others.
(d) To play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say is the reason for the increase he saw in France?

2. What collapses with riches according to Rousseau?

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

4. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences restrict?

5. What does Rousseau argue the arts force men to reward people based on?

(see the answer key)

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