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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. Do Unitarians face persecution in Mill's society?
(a) Little.
(b) A great deal.
(c) None.
(d) Much.

2. Why is it a problem that some Mormons openly practice polygamy?
(a) It is shocking to most people.
(b) It is an unusual practice.
(c) It was practiced in the Old Testament.
(d) It is illegal in many states and nations.

3. According to the author, what is persecution?
(a) When an individual or group physicalls assaults another.
(b) When an individual or a group emotionally or physically abuses another.
(c) A reaction of people to others.
(d) When one person does not like another person.

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

5. What can sharing views do, according to the author?
(a) Cause arguments.
(b) Enhance life for everyone.
(c) Make enemies.
(d) Cause confusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must this clash of opposition do to be good?

2. Can an opinion be vulnerable to attack once exposed?

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

4. When should drugs be used?

5. How does the author begin this chapter?

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