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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?
(a) Saint Thomas.
(b) Saint Thomas Aquinas.
(c) Saint John of the Cross
(d) Saint Augustine.

2. How many sections does the Introduction say the Second Discourse has?
(a) 6 sections.
(b) 4 sections.
(c) 5 sections.
(d) 9 sections.

3. What did the "philosophes" think would happen to a society where false beliefs wither?
(a) Women would come to power.
(b) It would get better.
(c) It would rule the world.
(d) It would collapse.

4. What follows the spread of knowledge according to the First Discourse?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Riches.
(c) Chaos.
(d) Happiness.

5. What does Rousseau argue enlightenment usually produces?
(a) Better rulers.
(b) Better life for everyone.
(c) Laziness.
(d) Luxury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke critiquing?

2. What should academies organize society around?

3. What question does Rousseau try to answer about society?

4. What was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?

5. How does the Introduction classify both Hobbes and Locke?

(see the answer key)

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