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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. According to Rousseau, who is forced to follow what men are doing?
(a) Other countries.
(b) Their spouses.
(c) Their children.
(d) Their neighbor.

2. What does Rousseau say about relating the different types of inequality?
(a) It is easy.
(b) Only Rousseau can do it.
(c) It is impossible.
(d) It cannot be achieved by a non-philosopher.

3. What does Rousseau say constitutes the loss of one man?
(a) The prosperity of another.
(b) A tragic event.
(c) The chance to start anew.
(d) A good news.

4. What does Rousseau say men came to love?
(a) The restriction imposed by arts and sciences.
(b) Religion.
(c) Sciences.
(d) Arts.

5. 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 being so generous.
(d) Thanks for his birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of government does Rousseau say has no rationale and is against nature?

2. Who theorizes that political authority originates with the father?

3. What does Rousseau want his rulers to consider?

4. Why do the rich produce the state according to Rousseau?

5. How does Rousseau qualify the time doing nothing as?

(see the answer key)

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