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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. What does Rousseau say science inherently is?
(a) A way to better ourselves.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Captivating.
(d) Good for society.

2. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?
(a) It was forgotten.
(b) It was resurrected.
(c) It was taken over by new philosophers.
(d) It was cast aside.

3. What does Rousseau say at the end of Chapter 1 might contradict virtue?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Sciences.
(c) Education.
(d) Religion.

4. What does Rousseau argue about the the society in which he was living in the First Discourse?
(a) It is morally depraved.
(b) It is as perfect as it can be.
(c) It has high moral standards.
(d) It is on the brink of chaos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do lazy children perform according to Rousseau?

2. What is Chapter 1 about?

3. What does Rousseau say the increase of knowledge helps generate?

4. What does Rousseau say the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences do?

5. What does Rousseau say men are coming to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the most popular form of government in 18th century France and how is it described?

3. What does Rousseau argue about philosophers?

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

5. What does Rousseau state has fallen apart in Chapter 1?

6. What does the First Discourse argue?

7. What does Rousseau argue about his society according to the Introduction?

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

9. What does the Second Discourse focus on?

10. What does Rousseau state about artists?

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