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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. With regard to personal behavior, what does Mill espouse?
(a) Each individual deserves the freedom to do as he or she wills and wishes given the limitation that to thwart, oppress or oppose the will of others is wrong.
(b) Only some people deserve freedoms, and may oppress the oppostion's freedoms.
(c) Each individual deserves some freedoms, and that to thwart, oppress or oppose the will of others is wrong.
(d) Each individual deserves the freedom to do as he or she will, as long as it follows the beliefs of the leader in power.

2. What does John Stuart Mill show about the real challenge regarding one's views?
(a) It is to keep those views to oneself.
(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 make sure one's views are accurate and without faults.
(d) It is to face the fact that your beliefs may be wrong.

3. According to Mill, should women bear the full rights of citizenship?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Not completely.
(d) Not until they are married.

4. In what country did Mill help women?
(a) Great Britain.
(b) Canada.
(c) The United States.
(d) France.

5. The movements towards individuality that is released from intense restrictions are a sign, according to the philosopher, of what?
(a) Troubles to come.
(b) A return to the past.
(c) Hope for the future.
(d) More issues with which to deal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Towards what was there a Continental attitude?

2. Between what does the author differentiate?

3. To what is separation often conducive?

4. What was limiting Copernicus' sharing of his knowledge?

5. What does the author say happens in most cultures regarding private behavior?

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