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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who should the law rule in Rousseau's perfect city?
(a) Everyone, but him.
(b) Only the rich.
(c) Only the poor.
(d) All.

2. What is not superior to the present day?
(a) Science.
(b) Art.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Nature of man.

3. How many natural principles does Rousseau say exist before reason?
(a) 2 principles.
(b) 3 principles.
(c) 4 principles.
(d) 8 principles.

4. What does Rousseau say is the reason for the increase he saw in France?
(a) Sciences made people want more.
(b) Art has become easily accessible.
(c) The bourgeois extended their hold on the economy.
(d) Men left their ignorance behind.

5. What does Rousseau say binds the poor and gives the rich new power?
(a) Tribunals.
(b) The law.
(c) Leaders.
(d) Agriculture.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rousseau qualify the relationship between the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences and their influence on society?

2. What does Rousseau say generates political distinction?

3. What type of democracy would Rousseau like?

4. What does Rousseau have for the republic of his birth?

5. What does Rousseau conclude social and political inequality is not?

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