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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John Stuart Mill show about the real challenge regarding one's views?
(a) It is to face the fact that your beliefs may be wrong.
(b) It is to face the conflict that can emerge when opinions are shared with a view to obtaining the truth of any given matter.
(c) It is to keep those views to oneself.
(d) It is to make sure one's views are accurate and without faults.

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

3. How was J.S. Mill educated?
(a) He was homeschooled.
(b) He attended public school.
(c) He attended a private school.
(d) He went to boarding school.

4. What is one topic these friends covered?
(a) Calculus.
(b) Lithography.
(c) Bio hazards.
(d) Prostitution.

5. There was a great movement toward greater _____________ for the peoples of Europe.
(a) Independence.
(b) War.
(c) Dependence.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Was Mill's attempt the first?

2. For how long was this woman his close companion?

3. The Europeans want an increase in rights for whom?

4. Is one's opinion powerful?

5. Who does the author believe can be a very real problem?

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