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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences have aided the suppression of?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Evil.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Monarchy.

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

3. What fell apart according to Rousseau?
(a) Totalitarian government.
(b) Arts and sciences.
(c) The French monarchy.
(d) The upperclass way of life.

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

5. What example does Rousseau use to demonstrate the link between free time and vanity?
(a) Roman emperors.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Cyprian king.
(d) The Frank empire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rousseau say science produces war?

2. Why does Rousseau reject the notion of natural law?

3. How can what Rousseau say fell apart survive under?

4. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?

5. What does Rousseau argue generates geometry?

(see the answer key)

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