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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 begin to set forth?
(a) A proposed idea for how to elect a leader.
(b) A proposed idea for a behavioral dictum.
(c) A proposed idea for issuing various freedoms.
(d) A proposed idea for running a democracy.

2. He spends a little time supporting what efforts in America?
(a) The prohibition of alcohol.
(b) The Civil Rights Movement.
(c) The campaign for the Democratic Party.
(d) Improving education.

3. In Mill's case, does he typically mean violent factions?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Only at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

4. Does Mill directly mention women in particular?
(a) At the end of the chapter.
(b) Immediately.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

5. What would be a significant social project?
(a) To not have opposing viewpoints.
(b) To avoid clashes altogether.
(c) To have opposing viewpoints and not discuss them.
(d) To put this simple idea regarding opponents into practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does one begin to persecute another?

2. To what does this analysis lead?

3. By exposing opinions what can people do?

4. What religious sect had the author previously cited?

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

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