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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. What does luxury generate according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) Social classes.
(b) Greed.
(c) Time wasted.
(d) Power.

2. What does Rousseau say wise men do not chase?
(a) Power.
(b) Love.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Wealth.

3. According to Rousseau, what ancient thinker praised ignorance?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

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

5. According to Rousseau, why does science lead to war?
(a) It produces better weapons.
(b) It allows plan of attacks.
(c) It enables the desire of revenge.
(d) It gives knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau reflect on at the beginning of "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?

2. 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"?

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

4. Who does Rousseau thank at the beginning of "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?

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

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