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

2. What else does the author address at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Who will control the government or the attendant culture and community.
(b) Who will feel the need for sovereignty.
(c) What will be the cause of sovereignty.
(d) To what extent the government or the attendant culture and community have a just claim to control the individual.

3. Do Mormons face persecution in Mill's society?
(a) An insignificant amount.
(b) No.
(c) Most certainly.
(d) Very little.

4. When should drugs be used?
(a) Only during a difficult surgery.
(b) Never.
(c) To reduce suffering associated with broken limbs or surgical procedures.
(d) Only when given in small doses.

5. Is one's opinion powerful?
(a) A little.
(b) Not at all.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. The movements towards individuality that is released from intense restrictions are a sign, according to the philosopher, of what?

2. What religious sect had the author previously cited?

3. When does the author believe the clash of opposition is good?

4. Amongst the British, ________ were one of the categories of members of society who were actively seeking increased rights, responsibilities and liberties within the nations of the Empire, particularly on the isles of Britain herself.

5. What is one goal of education during the Middle Ages?

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