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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Rousseau want everyone to recognize in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?
(a) The power of greed.
(b) The authority of the state.
(c) The wealth of the land.
(d) The authority of art.

3. What does Rousseau say arts require?
(a) Passion.
(b) Power.
(c) Luxury.
(d) Talent.

4. What does Rousseau argue about the discovery of the nature man?
(a) It is natural and innate.
(b) There is direct evidence.
(c) There is no direct evidence.
(d) It is odd and perplexing.

5. What does Rousseau hope the citizens are able to keep?
(a) Faith.
(b) Power.
(c) Hope.
(d) Their democracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would make an artist sad according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

2. Which was NOT a result in France from leaving behind ignorance?

3. What good definition is hard to find, according to Rousseau?

4. What does Rousseau exhort his citizens NOT to do?

5. What does Rousseau believe is an artist's greatest compensation for his labor?

(see the answer key)

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