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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which place does the Dedication praise as a virtuous republic?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Geneva.

2. What question does Rousseau try to answer about society?
(a) Is society accepting the rule of the kings?
(b) Is society ready for change?
(c) Is society good for men?
(d) Is society good for animals?

3. What does Rousseau say sciences does not improve?
(a) Riches.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Morals.

4. What does Rousseau argue the arts force men to recognize?
(a) Talent.
(b) Their own weakness.
(c) The greatness of their leaders.
(d) Their piety.

5. What does Rousseau argue generates geometry?
(a) Greed.
(b) Reasoning.
(c) Nightmares.
(d) Sympathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences restrict?

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

3. What does Rousseau say about public praise?

4. What does Rousseau say men came to love?

5. What should the preface of the Second Discourse say philosophers must focus on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rousseau believe about time?

2. What is at the heart of Rousseau's philosophy, according to the Introduction?

3. How has art and science affected France, according to Chapter 1?

4. At the start of Chapter 1, what is Rousseau concerned about?

5. Who does Rousseau refer to in his statement about how the sciences to not improve morals?

6. What does Rousseau state about artists?

7. According to the Introduction, what has Jean-Jacques Rousseau inspired?

8. Why is Rousseau concerned about children?

9. What claim about civilization is made at the start of Chapter 2?

10. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Rousseau believe about talented people?

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