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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was limiting Copernicus' sharing of his knowledge?
(a) His view was hardly noticed by others, so his opinions were ignored.
(b) His view was extremely popular, so others did not dispute it.
(c) His was was extremely unpopular and met with much opposition.
(d) His view was extremely unpopular and met with a great deal of derision and persecution.

2. Who does the author believe can be a very real problem?
(a) The individual with violent impulses and faulty opinions.
(b) The weak individual who cannot express his or her opinion.
(c) The individual with strong impulses and feeings but without discipline and control.
(d) The individual who purposely keeps the truth from others.

3. What does John Stuart Mill show about the real challenge regarding one's views?
(a) It is to make sure one's views are accurate and without faults.
(b) It is to face the fact that your beliefs may be wrong.
(c) It is to face the conflict that can emerge when opinions are shared with a view to obtaining the truth of any given matter.
(d) It is to keep those views to oneself.

4. Had many of the Europeans were or recently were living under the authority of monarchies and aristocracies?
(a) Some.
(b) None.
(c) Few.
(d) Many.

5. Has this tendency continued into the 20th and 21st centuries?
(a) Yes, completely.
(b) Yes, to some degree.
(c) No, not at all.
(d) No, not currently.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other countries does the author also believe have become more alike to one another?

2. In this chapter Mill examines what?

3. Does Mill directly mention women in particular?

4. What does Mill believe is under attack?

5. What does the author makes clear when he refers to liberty?

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