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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 does Rousseau argue generates ethics?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Religion.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Pride.

2. What does the savage man constantly focuses on?
(a) Self-preservation.
(b) Betting himself.
(c) War.
(d) Love.

3. What type of democracy would Rousseau like?
(a) A bloated one.
(b) One where he is in charge.
(c) One that allows him to live peacefully.
(d) One without representatives.

4. Who does Rousseau say does not exhibit conditions to the same degree as modern man?
(a) Children.
(b) Ancient men.
(c) Savages.
(d) Women.

5. What collapses with riches according to Rousseau?
(a) Education.
(b) Science.
(c) Morality.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two laws of nature and natural right according to Rousseau?

2. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences restrict?

3. How many natural principles does Rousseau say exist before reason?

4. What does Rousseau say about the interests of the ruler and the people in the perfect city he would choose as birthplace?

5. What does Rousseau want his countrymen to retain?

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