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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 does natural inequality produce, according to Rousseau?
(a) State inequalitry.
(b) National inequliaty.
(c) Personal inequality.
(d) Economic inequality.

2. How does society subsist according to Rousseau?
(a) Governmental taxation.
(b) Illegal control.
(c) Lies.
(d) Gaining at others' expense.

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

4. What does Rousseau think humans are called to in "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix"?
(a) Perfection and stability.
(b) Happiness and wealth.
(c) Perfection and wealth.
(d) Happiness and perfection.

5. According to Rousseau, what led to the degeneration of society?
(a) The establishment of beauty.
(b) The progress of art.
(c) The progress of talent.
(d) The establishment of talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of rights does Rousseau want the cities in his State to have?

2. What does Rousseau think about the man who invented property rights?

3. What do men have that can be combined, according to Rousseau?

4. How did Rousseau feel men treated morality before art?

5. According to Rousseau, which of the following did not arise as a result of leaving a state of ignorance?

(see the answer key)

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