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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What knowledge cannot be imputed when imagining the state of nature according to Rousseau?
(a) Justice.
(b) Law.
(c) Love.
(d) War.

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

3. How many natural principles does Rousseau say exist before reason?
(a) 3 principles.
(b) 4 principles.
(c) 2 principles.
(d) 8 principles.

4. What fell apart according to Rousseau?
(a) Totalitarian government.
(b) The upperclass way of life.
(c) Arts and sciences.
(d) The French monarchy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosopher insists men always fight?

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

3. What does Rousseau want his countrymen to retain?

4. Which place does the Dedication praise as a virtuous republic?

5. What did the "philosophes" think would happen to a society where false beliefs wither?

(see the answer key)

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