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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau say of the needs and goals of the society compared to that of the government?
(a) They might not be the same.
(b) The people should require that his needs be taken into account.
(c) The needs of the government trump the ones of the people.
(d) They are always the same.

2. What society does Rousseau want the reader to compare?
(a) Savage and modern.
(b) French and Prussian.
(c) Russian and Japanese.
(d) American and Swiss.

3. What does Rousseau want his countrymen to submit to?
(a) His wisdom.
(b) France.
(c) Their ideals.
(d) The law.

4. What does Rousseau say men dwell on?
(a) Wants.
(b) Power.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Love.

5. Why do the rich produce the state according to Rousseau?
(a) They need to bind the poor with laws.
(b) They have much to lose.
(c) They need banks.
(d) They want power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Rousseau use to demonstrate the link between free time and vanity?

2. According to Rousseau, who is forced to follow what men are doing?

3. What is needed by arts according to Rousseau?

4. What does Rousseau want his countrymen to retain?

5. What does Rousseau say will always trump any legitimate profit?

(see the answer key)

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