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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. What should mans' response to the effects of art and science on society be, as described by Rousseau?
(a) Embrace it.
(b) Be humbled by it.
(c) Be proud of it.
(d) Men should be humiliated by this.

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

3. According to Rousseau, who destroyed human compassion?
(a) Greed.
(b) Desire.
(c) Power.
(d) Modern depravity.

4. Why does Rousseau believe the arts and sciences are responsible for the fall and collapse of human's morality?
(a) The improve well roundedness.
(b) They corrupt human importance.
(c) They corrupt human thought.
(d) They negate human reason.

5. The arts and sciences have helped human beings to repress what according to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?
(a) Their kindness.
(b) Their narcissism.
(c) Their infatuation.
(d) Their wickedness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does inequality cheapen according to Rousseau?

2. What did some individuals grow rich enough for as a result of inventions?

3. According to Rousseau, what is the outcome of man's labor?

4. Who is Rousseau saddened by in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?

5. How does society subsist according to Rousseau?

(see the answer key)

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