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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 argue the arts force men to reward people based on?
(a) Birth.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Appearance.

2. What does Rousseau ignore that he says is acquired through a long process?
(a) Artificial faculties.
(b) Knowledge of the law.
(c) Scientific knowledge.
(d) Love.

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

4. How can what Rousseau say fell apart survive under?
(a) Religion.
(b) His guidance.
(c) Law and government.
(d) Capitalism.

5. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences have aided the suppression of?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Evil.
(d) Poverty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does science prevent the production of according to Rousseau?

2. What part of society increased according to Rousseau?

3. What power does Rousseau want the citizens of the cities to be able to do?

4. What follows the heels of metallurgy and agriculture?

5. What should academies organize society around?

(see the answer key)

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