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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author do after addressing this issue?
(a) He decides to consider investigating it.
(b) He discusses other issues.
(c) He wonders what should be done about this issue.
(d) He begins to investigate it.

2. What is of great concern to the philosopher, regarding human nature and character of individuality?
(a) Finding their proper place and balance within the society.
(b) Finding out one's own beliefs.
(c) Finding out how to deal with opposing views.
(d) Finding out how extreme one's behavior can be and be accepted in society.

3. Who does the author assert endeavors to make everyone alike?
(a) The South Africans.
(b) The Chinese.
(c) The Norwegians.
(d) The Americans.

4. How does the author begin this chapter?
(a) With a request.
(b) With a question.
(c) With a demand.
(d) With a statement.

5. What does Mill directly confront regarding this issue?
(a) A reality that lurks potently beneath the surface of changes in political structures.
(b) The inequality for minorities.
(c) The reality that many people fear the idea of democracy.
(d) The reality that a dicatorship would be no better than a monarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Are strong individuals, the active ones, and those of strong passions, emotions, impulses and energies an inherent problem for any nation?

2. What else does the author address at the beginning of this chapter?

3. What matter does the philosopher then take up?

4. What altered who could be citizens and who hoped to be, or to become so?

5. What does the author say happens in most cultures regarding private behavior?

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