The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Roger Masters
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The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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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 the pursuit of art and science not teach citizens?
(a) To grow their own food.
(b) To be virtuous.
(c) To take care of themselves.
(d) To question authority.

2. What does Rousseau say men came to love?
(a) Religion.
(b) Arts.
(c) The restriction imposed by arts and sciences.
(d) Sciences.

3. What type of government does Rousseau say has no rationale and is against nature?
(a) Oligarchy.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Republic.
(d) Hereditary monarchy.

4. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?
(a) It was forgotten.
(b) It was resurrected.
(c) It was taken over by new philosophers.
(d) It was cast aside.

5. What does Rousseau say became of arts and sciences?
(a) Dictatorial.
(b) Easy to access.
(c) Open.
(d) A ghetto for rich people.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Rousseau die?

2. What does Rousseau say sciences does not improve?

3. Why does Rousseau say humanity remains secure?

4. What does Rousseau argue enlightenment usually produces?

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

(see the answer key)

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