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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. Towards what was there a Continental attitude?
(a) Self-government as an idea that was international.
(b) A desire for a socialist government.
(c) Self-government as an idea that was new and unusual.
(d) A desire to return to the days of a monarchy.

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

3. Had many of the Europeans were or recently were living under the authority of monarchies and aristocracies?
(a) Few.
(b) Many.
(c) None.
(d) Some.

4. For millions, if knowledge of the solar system were not proliferated and supporting information both provided and explained would the majority conclude from direct personal experience that the planets travel around the Sun?
(a) Yes.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Most.
(d) No.

5. Why does the author go on to put this liberty into historical context?
(a) Should readers want to hear stories from the past.
(b) Should readers not be aware of how this has been addressed over the centuries.
(c) Should readers not trust him.
(d) Should readers not understand from where he is coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would be a significant social project?

2. What altered who could be citizens and who hoped to be, or to become so?

3. What would the author prefer people to do, regarding opposing views?

4. What is a danger of more democracy?

5. What religious sect had the author previously cited?

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