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

2. What does Rousseau say would have been prevented if someone called on the lies of the man who invented property rights?
(a) Trials.
(b) Many calamities.
(c) Banks.
(d) Lawyer.

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

4. What does Rousseau say matters little in the pursuit of virtue?
(a) Education.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Art.
(d) Work.

5. What does natural sentiment lead to according to Rousseau?
(a) Respecting the law.
(b) Family.
(c) Envy.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau argue does not enter into consideration when a nation is formed by men?

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

3. What was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?

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

5. Who attacked art and science according to Rousseau?

(see the answer key)

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