On Liberty Quiz

John Stuart Mill

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to Mill, is it immoral for a government to deny its own people development? (from Chapter 5, Applications)

No, never.

Yes, definitely.

Yes, sometimes.

No, most of the time.

2.

Can the interference and control of the individual by the state or nation be the preferred course of action? (from Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual)

Never.

Yes.

Rarely.

No.

3.

By exposing opinions, what chance are people given? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

To harrass others about their beliefs.

To tell the truth.

To continue to believe their own opinions without regard to others.

To correct the mistakes of others or of enriching the consciousness of both or all those involved.

4.

What is one aspect of trade mentioned? (from Chapter 5, Applications)

Trade Embargo.

International Trade.

Free Trade.

Union Trade.

5.

What did Humboldt believe is the greatest goal in the holistic development of humanity? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

To be complete and whole.

To be religious and faithful.

To be happy and healthy.

To be kind and loving.

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