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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 makes clear when he refers to liberty?
(a) He means personal liberty.
(b) He means societal liberty.
(c) He means governmental liberty.
(d) He means religious liberty.

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

3. Despite the reality that Mill's idea is far from new, it is what?
(a) Relatively rarely the case in reality.
(b) Never the case in reality.
(c) Often the case in reality.
(d) Always the case in reality.

4. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?
(a) Sociology.
(b) Aesthetics.
(c) Politics.
(d) Philosophy.

5. Where does this example take place?
(a) London.
(b) Rome.
(c) Stockholm.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Do Mormons face persecution in Mill's society?

2. What is the definition for this type of liberty?

3. What does the author believe regarding medicines?

4. When should drugs be used?

5. Why is it a problem that some Mormons openly practice polygamy?

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