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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. How many sections does the Introduction say the Second Discourse has?
(a) 9 sections.
(b) 6 sections.
(c) 5 sections.
(d) 4 sections.

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

3. Who should the law rule in Rousseau's perfect city?
(a) Only the poor.
(b) Only the rich.
(c) All.
(d) Everyone, but him.

4. What does Rousseau claim people can look at to discover the current nature of humanity?
(a) Contemporary historical events.
(b) Books.
(c) His writings.
(d) The political system of Switzerland.

5. What kind of place would Rousseau have loved to be born?
(a) A place where he could work.
(b) France.
(c) A place where people are equal in their job.
(d) A place where he can be the ruler.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rousseau say generates political distinction?

3. What does Rousseau want his countrymen to submit to?

4. What does Rousseau want his rulers to consider?

5. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke critiquing?

(see the answer key)

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