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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 took place centuries later, regarding Copernicus' knowledge?
(a) His unpopular opinion has been proven wrong.
(b) His popular opinion has been proven wrong.
(c) His unpopular opinion has been accepted as true knowledge which has proliferated to the point of being common knowledge.
(d) His popular opinion has been accepted as true knowledge which has proliferated to the point of being common knowledge.

2. What does the author believe leads to progress?
(a) Clashes that end quickly.
(b) Clashes that bring opponents closer to the truth.
(c) Clashes that cause trouble.
(d) Clashes that lead to stronger disagreement.

3. Why is their friendship less unusual today?
(a) Since education has been turned into a coeducational experience.
(b) Since family members are often friends.
(c) Since many people do not marry for love but for money.
(d) Since husbands and wives are expected to be close companions.

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

5. In this chapter Mill examines what?
(a) The role of both legal and nonlegal means of controlling people.
(b) The role of the monarchy in controlling people.
(c) The role of the people in controlling themselves.
(d) The role of the elected leader in controlling his people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is one's opinion powerful?

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

3. What aspects did these two study?

4. Amongst the British, ________ were one of the categories of members of society who were actively seeking increased rights, responsibilities and liberties within the nations of the Empire, particularly on the isles of Britain herself.

5. Does the author confine his criticisms to his own nation?

(see the answer key)

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