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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?
(a) It was cast aside.
(b) It was resurrected.
(c) It was forgotten.
(d) It was taken over by new philosophers.

2. What is Rousseau using the dedication for?
(a) Thanks for his riches.
(b) Thanks for the chance to think about the origin of inequality.
(c) Thanks for his birth.
(d) Thanks for being so generous.

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

4. How does Rousseau qualify the relationship between the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences and their influence on society?
(a) Crumbling.
(b) Immutable.
(c) A thing of the past.
(d) Paradoxical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say is hidden in society?

2. What does Rousseau say removes men from reality?

3. What are the growing illegalities based on according to Rousseau?

4. What type of government is Rousseau concerned about in Chapter 3?

5. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences have aided the suppression of?

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