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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, what is the natural or physical inequality established by?
(a) Weather.
(b) Government.
(c) Nature.
(d) Society.

2. What does Rousseau believe is the reason men now live apart?
(a) To have more land.
(b) Secrecy is best.
(c) To keep their personal secrets.
(d) To hide their wickedness.

3. What is the abuse of morality generated by, according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) The use of science.
(b) The growth of desire.
(c) The growth of inequality between men.
(d) The growth of social classes.

4. How does Rousseau think the gods will react to people forming a more perfect union?
(a) They will teach them.
(b) They will bless them.
(c) They will smile on them.
(d) They will curse them.

5. Who does Rousseau think promulgates wicked doctrines?
(a) Artists.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Philosphers.
(d) Priests.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does inequality cheapen according to Rousseau?

2. What makes use of human understanding, according to Rousseau?

3. What civilizations does Rousseau follow to track the decline of morality?

4. What is human understanding rooted in, according to Rousseau?

5. What can society no longer exist on after luxury is introduced, according to Rousseau?

(see the answer key)

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