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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, A Discourse on Political Economy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Rousseau believe inequality came?
(a) When democracy was weakest.
(b) When people noticed power.
(c) When people desire power.
(d) When democracy was strongest.

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

3. What is suggested by the government being both free and subject?
(a) It is irrational.
(b) It is unruly.
(c) It is incomprehensible.
(d) It is paradoxical.

4. According to Rousseau, what was life of man limited to before his interests grew?
(a) Sensation.
(b) Survival.
(c) Family.
(d) Reproduction.

5. According to Rousseau what does the chief in the state usually seek in his individual's happiness?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Their cry of praise.
(c) Their objection.
(d) Their misery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of government worries Rousseau?

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

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

4. According to Rousseau, what do passions allow for the human?

5. What does Rousseau feel differing forms of government result in?

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