How does interphase prepare cells for mitosis?
a.) rest prior to cell division
b.) growth of cell and replication of dna
c.) dissolution of nucleus and cell membrane
d.) division of cytoplasm

B. Growth of cell and replication of DNA

Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle. The prefix 'inter' reflects that it takes place between two mitotic (M) phases.  

Interphase consists of G1 phase, S phase and G2 phase. G1 and G2 phases are the Gap phases in which cell grows physically in size, synthesizes cell organelles and important proteins. During S phase, DNA replication and centrosome duplication takes place.  

In this way, interphase prepare cells for mitosis.

you did not attach the discourse, but i assume it to be the discourse on the origin and basis of inequality among men (the original titile in french is: "discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes"), also know as "second discourse". in this discourse, jean-jacques rousseau emphasizes that private property is the basis of all inequalities.

therefore, what enabled the old regime to maintain as long as it did was private property.