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On Liberty Quiz

John Stuart Mill
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1)

He asserts his own view that even if only one individual on the entire face of the Earth holds a particular opinion that he or she can do what? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

Quietly mention it.
Listen to others' opinions.
Keep his or her opinion to him or herself.
At least verbally express it.
2)

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.
3)

By exposing opinions what can people do? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

Gain the opportunity of having their errors corrected.
Argue over who is right.
Realize how much individuals disagree.
Complain about one another's beliefs.
4)

What is another major benefit of giving freedom and safety to voice individual opinions within society? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

Those who know the truth can keep it to themselves.
Those who know the truth can share it with others.
Those who are mistaken will continue to believe only themselves.
Those who are mistaken can come to see the truth.
5)

Of what does the philosopher argue in favor regarding opposing views? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

Not considering others' faulty beliefs and views.
Accepting others' beliefs as their own.
People learning to at least face and confront their opposition.
People staying true to their own beliefs and not listening to opposing views.
6)

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 happy and healthy.
To be complete and whole.
To be kind and loving.
To be religious and faithful.
7)

What does the author believe members of society need to have nurtured? (from Chapter 5, Applications)

Their physical capabilties.
The education.
Their interests.
Their mental capabilities and other attributes.
8)

Is it unethical to drive people down into being more slavish and less independent of will and thought? (from Chapter 5, Applications)

No.
Maybe.
Yes.
For some people.
9)

Who is Wilhelm Von Humboldt? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

A Polish philosopher.
A Swedish philosopher.
An Austrian philosopher.
A German philosopher.
10)

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

To harrass others about their beliefs.
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.
To tell the truth.
11)

What matter does the philosopher then take up? (from Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual)

Educational systems.
The Constitution of the United States.
Religious beliefs.
Days off from work.
12)

What does Mill believe had a hand in dealing with those who are undisciplined? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

Religion.
The military.
The political parties.
The gangs.
13)

Of what is there a tendency in 1800s England, regarding education? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

For people to teach themselves both sides of an argument.
For people to teach themselves one side of an argument but not to educate themselves in the opposing views.
For people to not study any side of an argument, to avoid disagreements.
For people to only teach themselves the opposing side of an argument.
14)

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

Free Trade.
International Trade.
Trade Embargo.
Union Trade.
15)

Is one's opinion powerful? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

Not at all.
No.
A little.
Yes.
16)

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)

Yes.
Never.
Rarely.
No.
17)

What does Mill do regarding trade? (from Chapter 5, Applications)

He discusses it.
He suggests it.
He ignores it.
He complains about it.
18)

What does Mill say about when one might pass a village or two away from one's home? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

The people are odd and uninviting.
The people are unwelcoming and cold.
The people can barely be understood because they are as distinctive as if the next town were the next nation.
The people are much like those in one's own village.
19)

What exists today that the author did not mention? (from Chapter 5, Applications)

Trade embargos.
Laws that regulate what is allowed to be on the market and what is not.
Free trade agreements.
Bartering.
20)

To drive the people down into being more slavish and less independent of will and of thought is to do what? (from Chapter 5, Applications)

Make a somewhat poor choice.
Make a grievous error.
Make a difficult decision.
Follow the rules of one's culture.
21)

Is taking a dissenting position loudly before an already angry mob free speech? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

Sometimes.
Possibly.
Yes.
No.
22)

At what does the author look? (from Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual)

An individual's conduct with respect to the two most significant questions.
The culture's conduct with respect to the two most significant questions.
A nation's conduct with respect to the two most significant questions.
The goverrnment's conduct with respect to the two most significant questions.
23)

Who does the author believe can be a very real problem? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

The individual with violent impulses and faulty opinions.
The individual who purposely keeps the truth from others.
The individual with strong impulses and feeings but without discipline and control.
The weak individual who cannot express his or her opinion.
24)

What is one strength of this book? (from Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual)

One can understand Mill's perspective.
One can read it very quickly.
One can transfer the applicability of the principles and observations made to the present culture and time.
One can agree with all Mill has to say.
25)

What was limiting Copernicus' sharing of his knowledge? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

His view was extremely unpopular and met with a great deal of derision and persecution.
His view was extremely popular, so others did not dispute it.
His was was extremely unpopular and met with much opposition.
His view was hardly noticed by others, so his opinions were ignored.
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