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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Rousseau say men came to love?
(a) Sciences.
(b) Religion.
(c) Arts.
(d) The restriction imposed by arts and sciences.
2. What does Rousseau argue about the the society in which he was living in the First Discourse?
(a) It is as perfect as it can be.
(b) It has high moral standards.
(c) It is morally depraved.
(d) It is on the brink of chaos.
3. What fell apart according to Rousseau?
(a) Arts and sciences.
(b) The upperclass way of life.
(c) The French monarchy.
(d) Totalitarian government.
4. What contradiction was Rousseau trying to illuminate?
(a) Dark sun.
(b) Great kings.
(c) Enlightened despotism.
(d) Honest politicians.
5. What was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?
(a) Enlightened Despotism.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Capitalism.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Rousseau say humanity possessed even before the advent of art?
2. What does Rousseau say men can do in the present?
3. What is the First Discourse about according to the Introduction?
4. What does the pursuit of art and science not teach citizens?
5. What does Rousseau think artistic progress produces?
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